Oakland Modern ADU

Project Cost = $785,868
(about $585,000 for the ADU and $200,000 for interior remodel)
Size = 875 sf

The owners of this ADU in Oakland, CA, bought a large old home with the intention of adding an ADU to create a complex. To accommodate a second family, they added a two-story modern accessory dwelling with unique features including an ipe roof deck and a bridge to the second-floor kitchen in the main home. The project was designed to have a social connection between the units with the two kitchens facing each other. The private spaces include offices, living area, bedrooms, and outdoor areas.  

In the main house, the clients remodeled the massive lower floor with high ceilings and over 1,000 square feet of living space. In addition to the social connection that motivated the owners, they are earning a steady income from three new and distinct spaces. It's an optimal use of this massive old home—and one of the smartest projects we've been a part of.