Seattle, WA A remodel to an existing residence in Seattle’s Maple Leaf neighborhood to convert an existing basement into an accessory dwelling unit. Basement laundry and mechanical partitioned as a separate shared area with the main residence above. Grouparchitect Team: Emily McNichols AIA LEED AP Homes...
Seattle, WA Located in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, this small brick home is planned to be modernized and upgraded with an new open floor plan. The existing hip roof is replaced with a shed roof vaulting up to the western view of Interbay and Elliott Bay beyond. A terrace garage was added into the hillside creating additional outdoor gathering and entertaining space while converting the existing garage into a workout and workshop space. Grouparchitect Team: Scott LaBenz AIA LEED AP, Adriana Moledo Structural:...
Seattle, WA This new detached two car garage in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood was inspired by the adjacent brick Tudor single family home on the same lot. The homeowners desired a new garage and workshop space to replace a small deteriorating structure that was almost unusable. Details include plenty of natural light with windows on three sides, thin brick veneer and eave and gutter detailing to match the primary residence. Project Brochure Project Sheet...
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...
Seattle, WA This custom prefab/modular home will be located in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle. Project features include exposed structural steel beams on the living level, large sliding window walls to open the house up to lake views and a large rooftop deck complete with an outdoor kitchen....
Menlo Park, CA This custom prefab/modular project in Menlo Park, CA was designed to accommodate an extended family while keeping the home size minimal. The plan provides for multigenerational living with three master suites as well as kids bedrooms, all on one level of living. Universal design features will be incorporated to allow for aging in place living....
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...
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...
Mercer Island, WA A custom prefabricated modular home located near the I-90 lid park on Mercer Island. This two story 3,200sf four bedroom house is designed to optimize the allowed floor area in this tight urban lot. Additional features include a home office, media room and a 2 car site built garage....
