ADU & Garage Conversion
Modern Studio ADU
A backyard that was mostly unused became a self-contained studio ADU: a private, light-filled unit suited equally to a guest suite, a home office, or a long-term rental.
The approach
- Confirmed the rear yard could support a detached unit within setbacks before any design spend.
- Designed a compact, open plan that lives larger than its footprint through glazing and ceiling height.
- Sequenced utilities and inspections to keep the build moving through plan check.
Scope of work
- Lot feasibility and setback analysis
- ADU design with floor-to-ceiling glazing
- Permits through LADBS
- Foundation, framing, MEP, and finishes
- Separate utility connections
Outcome
A turnkey studio that adds livable square footage and rental potential without crowding the main house.
- Project type
- ADU & Garage Conversion
- Location
- Sherman Oaks, CA
- Service
- ADU & Garage Conversion
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