ADU

Floor Plan of St. Andrews ADU by Assembledge+

A kitchenette in the ADU is matte black with shelves matching the walls to recess into the background.

The double-height interior features an upper loft accessed by a custom wood-and-aluminum rolling ladder.

"We employed every trick in our bag to make space feel more expansive," says Fung + Blatt. "We created opportunities for extensions horizontally and vertically, and for functional and perceptual gains."

Fung + Blatt also designed with accessibility in mind by incorporating adequate space for ramp access at each entrance, so any execution of their plan can easily be made ADA accessible.

This exterior rendering from Fung + Blatt highlights the outdoor space, a critical aspect of their design due to the needs highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The two new buildings create a courtyard-like feel in the small urban backyard.

Ladera Heights ADU by DNA Architecture + Design