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DADU with a shed roof and fiber cement siding

Madrona DADU

by Grouparchitect
October 28, 2024

Seattle, WA This two level 686 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit in Seattle’s Madrona neighborhood was built in conjunction with a new residence on the property for the owners.  The DADU is intended for use by extended family and includes an open main level living space with a lower level bedroom, bathroom and laundry area. Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA LEED AP, Gavin Erickson, Mike Laurencelle Contractor: Metamorphosis Construction Structural: Carter Quinn Norlin...

rendering of a DADU with shed roof and vaulted ceilings

Greenwood DADU

by Grouparchitect
December 4, 2020

Seattle, WA This DADU, located in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood, sits on an oversized lot with a large side yard.  It takes shape as a shed roof form with vaulted ceilings.  The main level is designed for aging in place with a stepless entry, curbless shower, wide door openings and a basement level that could be used for caretakers' quarters. Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA LEED AP, Kevin Sokoloski, Amrita Batra Contractor: Myron Medearis...

DADU Series

by OSC
July 1, 2002

Seattle, WA The DADU Series prefab modular Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) Home is designed to meet the City of Seattle’s new zoning regulations allowing for backyard cottages in residential zones. Designed to the standards of the International Residential Code, it can be built on any site throughout the United States. The design allows for a variety of architectural styles within the same modular design. The base model modules can be arranged in multiple configurations ranging in size from 280sf to...

Bantam Box Cottage

by OSC
February 10, 2002

Seattle, WA Featured in the Backyard Cottage Design Challenge, this detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) is designed to meet the city of Seattle’s new zoning regulations allowing for backyard cottages in residential zones. The design allows for a variety of architectural styles within the same modular design. Designed for prefabricated construction while still adaptable to site built construction, the modules can be arranged in multiple configurations ranging in size from 280sf to 500sf. Majority of interior elements and finishes including entire...

Lake Farm Guest House

by OSC
July 1, 2000

Port Angeles, WA The client’s gradual necessity for live-in caregivers led to a unique response – providing a new living quarters for the client who would surrender her home to the caregivers in order to live in a smaller space. The program called for simple, composed, highly detailed and efficient quarters, as influenced by the client’s long-time residence in small spaces such as boats, trailers, and the like. The result was a miniature cabin, one which was set apart from the...

Milpitas DADU

by Grouparchitect
June 30, 2000

Milpitas, CA This two-bedroom, two-bathroom detached accessory dwelling unit was designed for a family of three that plans to live in the DADU and rent out their main residence onsite.  The form took a unique shape to fit within an angular lot configuration to provide maximum separation between the two structures.  The DADU takes form as a butterfly roof with vaulted ceilings in both the primary living space and the bedroom wing. Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA LEED AP, Julia Atkins Contractor: Owner...

Black and white sketch of a detached accessory dwelling unit

Meridian Avenue DADU

by Grouparchitect
February 21, 2000

Seattle, WA A new detached accessory dwelling unit in North Seattle within walking distance of North Seattle College.  The main residence has recently been remodeled and this DADU is designed to match the exterior detailing and finishes of the main residence. Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA LEED AP, Bryan Washko, Robert Okazaki AIA Structural Engineer:  Harriott Valentine Engineers Inc...

ADUniverse DADU rendering

ADUniverse DADU

by Grouparchitect
February 21, 2000

Seattle, WA A 500 sf footprint (450sf gross floor area) 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 level DADU designed to fit in the allowable 40% coverage area of a standard rear yard setback area of a typical SF5000 zoned lot.  This small-footprint DADU provides a separate bedroom with a storage loft/attic.  Electric-only for heating, cooling, cooking and laundry. Roof slope can be adjusted for solar orientation.  Stairs are limited to the entry and depending on site conditions could be eliminated or ramping...

A detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) by Grouparchitect

Talbot Hill DADU

by OSC
January 21, 2000

Renton, Washington This 800 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit was designed to meet the city of Renton’s requirements for accessory dwelling units. Designed in conjunction with a new primary residence, it’s sited in the back of the rear yard to preserve as much of the rear yard open space as possible and contains a floor plan layout tailored to the owners needs and requirements....

Capitol Hill DADU

by OSC
January 10, 2000

Seattle, WA This 330 square foot detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) was designed for additional guest quarters for visiting out of town family. An existing outbuilding, nonconforming to current zoning, will to be converted and expanded while preserving more of the rear yard than would be allowed in a new building....