Seattle, WA A basement renovation to legalize and existing non-conforming rental unit into a permitted three-bedroom two bathroom accessory dwelling unit. A secondary internal stairway to the main level was removed and mechanical and laundry were provided separately between the main residence and ADU. Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA LEED AP, Emily McNichols AIA LEED AP Homes Contractor: GRE Construction Structural: Fossatti Pawlak...
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...
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....
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....
Seattle, WA This remodel to a home in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood consists of new kitchen and living spaces, a second story addition and an accessory dwelling unit added to the basement. Three rooftop decks are added to capture the views of downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay. One deck off the new primary suite bedroom, a second off the upper level entertaining room and a rooftop deck on top of the residence. Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA, Julia Atkins, Kyle Stevens Structural: Bykonen Carter...
Kingston, WA Designed for prefabricated modular construction, this private six unit townhouse development features attached and detached live-work style residential units configured for future conversion to mixed use buildings near the ferry terminal in Kingston. Each unit features a two-story two bedroom living unit atop ground level carport and storage space which is convertible to retail / commercial uses at the resident’s discretion....
Seattle, WA A new three level, 3,733 square foot, seven bedroom, five bathroom custom residence with an attached 950 square foot two bedroom accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in north Seattle’s Pinehurst neighborhood. The home is designed for aging in place and includes an elevator and universal design features. The accessory dwelling unit is located on the lower level with a separate side entrance and no direct connection to the main residence to provide separation and privacy....
Burien, WA Originally conceived as a prefab project, this detached studio addition in the Seahurst neighborhood of Burien, Washington added some much needed interior space to a small existing home. The studio was built with a small bathroom and detached entry so that it could function both as a home office as well as overflow bedroom area for visiting family....
