Housable ADU Project Case Study:
Detached ADU in Downey, CA
Housable ADU Project Case Study:
Detached ADU in Downey, CA
Project Scope
Goal: The property owner wanted to expand the existing garage, create exterior access for privacy, and design an ADU above the existing garage.
Design Challenge: Setbacks limited footprint expansion options.
Process and Solution: The homeowner wanted to keep their existing garage so they chose to build a new ADU in their rear yard. Space saving design decisions included a tankless hot water heater mounted to the exterior of the building. To maximize the investment they chose to build a 1000 square foot ADU.
The final ADU included two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a separate living area, bar dining room, a full kitchen, and a standing washer-dryer set.
Project Layout:
See an early ADU Design for the project below. Customers may provide mark ups to request changes and confirm information about their project throughout the process.
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