NORTHSIDE ADU

The clients for this project in the northside neighborhood of Richmond sought to build an accessory dwelling unit over a 2-car garage in their backyard. Drawing upon the gabled roofs and cedar siding of the client's existing house, the new 2-story structure is a streamlined gabled form clad in cedar shakes. While the footprint of the upstairs apartment is relatively small, the vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling shelving and built-in seating help to maximize the use of space. Several strategically placed skylights and windows allow for ample daylight.