custom adu - portland, oregon
Submitted for permit in 2018. A detached accessory dwelling unit in southeast Portland. The two-story, 800 sf ADU sits above a basement garage. Features include an expansive deck above a basement storage room and a loft master suite overlooking the vaulted living space.
Submitted for permit in 2018. A detached accessory dwelling unit in southeast Portland. The two-story, 800 sf ADU sits above a basement garage. Features include an expansive deck above a basement storage room and a loft master suite overlooking the vaulted living space.
Under permit review fall 2020. Our client enlisted our help to design a modern, boxy accessory dwelling unit in their backyard, which abuts an alley. A unique challenge was the fact that the backyard sat upon a stone rockery approximately 10 feet above the alley. This ADU with garage was tucked into the hillside using it’s own foundation walls to replace the rockery. ADU access is from the backyard, while the garage became level with the alley. Contemporary was the name of the game here, with a flat roof housing a rooftop deck, a sleek canopy wrapping around to protect entrances from weather, and an overall feel of building block rectangles. A mixture of thin, horizontal siding and large panels in contrasting tones finishes the exterior. The 1,280 sf interior contains two bedroom suites and a cozy great room.
Submitted for permit in 2018. A detached accessory dwelling unit in southeast Portland. The two-story, 800 sf ADU sits above a basement garage. Features include an expansive deck above a basement storage room and a loft master suite overlooking the vaulted living space.
Submitted for permit in 2019. Sometimes projects morph, and that definitely happened with this client. They originally wanted an ADU, and to remodel their existing home. But once realizing the extent of the remodel (and still not exactly what they wanted), the decision was made to clear the lot and start over. A classic farmhouse style was desired, and building new meant the house and ADU styles could flow seamlessly on the same property. The main house is a single-story featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, while the ADU above the garage is a studio.
Under permit review Summer 2021. The owner came to EMA seeking help with their outdated garage in need of major repairs. It was determined that the best course of action was to remove and replace with a new accessory building. The new structure will not only house a three car garage, but an upstairs hobby space that includes an exercise room, craft studio, and home office. It also includes a second level deck with a ground level patio underneath.