Sculpture Garden ADU: Designing a Home that Belongs
We just wrapped up one of our favorite projects to date: the Sculpture Garden ADU. At first glance, it might look like a simple backyard pavilion clad in rusted corrugated iron. But the character of the project came from a much earlier question: Where should the building go and who is it for? For this […]
What Should the Exterior of Your House Look Like?
What should your house exterior look like? A guide to home additions, remodels, and new construction in the Bay Area and Sacramento—balancing style, context, and planning code.
Desiging for Fire Resilience – Lessons from Altadena
When Neil walked the fire-damaged property of client John Jackson in Altadena, it was more than a site visit. The experience reframed how we think about designing homes in California’s fire-prone landscapes.
Clayton ADU Design Story: Transforming a Backyard Workshop into a Modern Home
When a young family in Clayton approached us about reimagining the disused workshop and gym in their backyard, we immediately saw the potential to create something truly transformative.
Where Can I Actually Build an ADU?
If you are considering adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on your California property, you should understand that they do not need to be new construction in your backyard.
Creative Deal-making in the Bay Area
Talk to any real estate investor these days and they will say there’s “just no deals”. Maybe, though, they’re just not looking hard enough, or smartly enough.
The Great ADU Investment Deal Nobody Wanted
This house sat on the market for 3 months in the midst of the frenetic pandemic housing boom. It had nuisance existing tenants in the form to two families, one rats,..