A Portland Designer Revamps Her Backyard With a Peaceful ADU and a Tiny Tree House

See how architectural designer Grey Shaeffer of Willa Work transformed the space with two dreamy retreats.

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After working on a few house flips for a real estate firm, architectural designer Grey Shaeffer was looking for a new creative outlet—and she found it in her own backyard. In 2018, the designer started drawing plans for an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and office to be built behind her home in Portland, Oregon.

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Published

February 19, 2021

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April 4, 2024

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A Portland Designer Revamps Her Backyard With a Peaceful ADU and a Tiny Tree House

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