Backyard patio of a modern house with potted evergreen bushes, a hot tub, and a sliding glass door, with a tan wooden deck and gray siding house numbered 2800B.

Crary ADU

The client was interested in converting their existing garage into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) as they frequently have guests needing lodging for extended periods of time.

With site constraints, the only option was to build the ADU vertically. This allowed a double height entry space making it feel even more inviting.

View of a modern entryway with a high ceiling, a black ceiling fan, large windows, and a small balcony with a black railing. The door has a glass panel, and there is a ladder leading to the upper level.

When designing small spaces, it’s all in the Details.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a white tiled backsplash. Open wooden shelf above holds white dishes and glasses, with indoor plants on either side. Small window shows tree branches outside. Kitchen appliances include a microwave, dishwasher, and espresso machine.

Interior of a modern minimalistic living space with white walls, light-colored wooden flooring, a black sofa with cushions, a white bar stool, and a kitchen area with white cabinets, a black TV, and large windows letting in natural light.

Interior view of a modern home with a ceiling fan, skylights, a metal railing on a second-floor balcony, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.

Minimalist bedroom with white walls, a bed with white bedding, a small cream-colored bench at the foot of the bed, a potted plant to the left, a small wall decoration above the headboard, a small white side table with a decorative item, and skylight and window providing natural light.

Indoor scene with a tall black ladder leaning against a white wall, sunlight casting shadows, a wall-mounted cabinet, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Modern minimalist living space with black sofa, white pillows, light wood flooring, small kitchen on the left, and a bathroom in the background.

Minimalist walk-in shower with black fixtures, dark tile floor, white tiled walls, and a black towel holder, with a small beige mat in front.

Line drawing of a modern two-story house with a small front patio, a brick planter, and a rain barrel, featuring large windows and a sloped roof.

Cross-section architectural drawing of a two-story house showing interior rooms, kitchen with cabinets and appliances, bathroom with toilet, and upper-floor balcony.