Aiming to address the needs of a dual work-at-home parents’ household, this Accessory Dwelling Unit was not intended to serve as a rental, but rather as a part-time office space/recording studio and a part-time guest house for the entrepreneur-resident’s visiting business partner, among other visitors.  The architectural design and coordination included gutting the garage, structurally strengthening the walls and re-pouring the insufficient foundation slab, as well as insulating, implementing an efficient new design, and of course, installing plumbing.  

The new double doors, skylight, and row windows create a light-filled space for the owners to oversee their front yard as they work, improving their quality of life.   The new bathroom’s wall-to-ceiling mirror reflects natural light from a Solatube, minimizing the need for artificial lighting throughout the day. The acoustics allow the resident to record her podcasts at high quality for her successful business.