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The one bedroom-one bath guesthouse has a kitchenette, and also utilizes the same materials as the main house: walnut cabinets, cedar walls, and the tongue and groove ceiling treatment.
The one bedroom-one bath guesthouse has a kitchenette, and also utilizes the same materials as the main house: walnut cabinets, cedar walls, and the tongue and groove ceiling treatment.
Inside, timber panels treated with light oil give a clean, warm, and contemporary look. “Although the unit was intended solely as my office, it is now also frequently used as a hang-out and sleepover spot for my daughter and her friends when I’m not using it,” says owner Glen Vriesema.
Inside, timber panels treated with light oil give a clean, warm, and contemporary look. “Although the unit was intended solely as my office, it is now also frequently used as a hang-out and sleepover spot for my daughter and her friends when I’m not using it,” says owner Glen Vriesema.
Beside the pool is a multi-use guest house that can accomodate visitors with a movable wall of bookshelves deliniating the space, or become one large office or yoga/exercise studio.
Beside the pool is a multi-use guest house that can accomodate visitors with a movable wall of bookshelves deliniating the space, or become one large office or yoga/exercise studio.
Floor Plan of Glendale ADU by MR Studios
Floor Plan of Glendale ADU by MR Studios
Kille's oldest son currently lives in the space, but moves back to the main house when family come to visit.
Kille's oldest son currently lives in the space, but moves back to the main house when family come to visit.
While Kille didn't get a separate bedroom, MR Studio was able to fit in a California king-sized bed into the space, complete with its own integrated curtains for privacy.
While Kille didn't get a separate bedroom, MR Studio was able to fit in a California king-sized bed into the space, complete with its own integrated curtains for privacy.
Though the ceiling looks spectacular, it’s really crafted from standard 2’x2’ boards from Home Depot. LED light strips enhance the impact. “When you explain the method to someone, they’re like, ‘that’s it?!’” Laughs Losada-Amor.
Though the ceiling looks spectacular, it’s really crafted from standard 2’x2’ boards from Home Depot. LED light strips enhance the impact. “When you explain the method to someone, they’re like, ‘that’s it?!’” Laughs Losada-Amor.
Snow melt accumulated during the winter months drains off the roof to one side of the home with the help of an integrated scupper.
Snow melt accumulated during the winter months drains off the roof to one side of the home with the help of an integrated scupper.
“They were the lightest possible way to support the roof,” says Anton of the raw steel rafter ties in the newly vaulted living room. It’s a detail they’d first used in their ADU several years before.
“They were the lightest possible way to support the roof,” says Anton of the raw steel rafter ties in the newly vaulted living room. It’s a detail they’d first used in their ADU several years before.
Floor Plan of Glencoe Avenue Residence by Ras-a Studio
Floor Plan of Glencoe Avenue Residence by Ras-a Studio
The ADU's kitchenette is tucked into one side of the structure, with a ladder leading to a carpeted playroom for the kids. "It's a great example of a family home that doesn't always look like it,
The ADU's kitchenette is tucked into one side of the structure, with a ladder leading to a carpeted playroom for the kids. "It's a great example of a family home that doesn't always look like it,
The primary suite's half wall allows for sunlight and fresh air to reach the full bathroom on the other side.
The primary suite's half wall allows for sunlight and fresh air to reach the full bathroom on the other side.
Brian and Melissa's two young children spend hours playing in the yard. With Melissa's mother in a house on the same property, the kids have easy access to Grandma whenever she's in town. "It's such a unique experience having multiple generations together," Brian says. "If the kids get up early, they can just run over to Melissa's mom's and spend time with her."
Brian and Melissa's two young children spend hours playing in the yard. With Melissa's mother in a house on the same property, the kids have easy access to Grandma whenever she's in town. "It's such a unique experience having multiple generations together," Brian says. "If the kids get up early, they can just run over to Melissa's mom's and spend time with her."
Floor plan of Two Square ADU by Shin Shin
Floor plan of Two Square ADU by Shin Shin
Some sections serve as a wardrobe or disguise kitchen appliances, while others showcase a collection of vinyl records and vintage cameras. One conceals a pull-out desk.
Some sections serve as a wardrobe or disguise kitchen appliances, while others showcase a collection of vinyl records and vintage cameras. One conceals a pull-out desk.
The master bedroom occupies one of three units extending off the main space. Like other furnishings, the bed was made by steel fabricators.
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Tehachapi Mountains, California
Dwell Magazine : November / December 2017
The master bedroom occupies one of three units extending off the main space. Like other furnishings, the bed was made by steel fabricators. - Tehachapi Mountains, California Dwell Magazine : November / December 2017
<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;">This adjustable cabin can be opened up to the elements or closed off when the weather is being uncooperative.</span>
This adjustable cabin can be opened up to the elements or closed off when the weather is being uncooperative.
Colter says that the banquette off the entryway is "Airstream-esque.
Colter says that the banquette off the entryway is "Airstream-esque.
Síol Studios designed the custom lighting system and walnut-and-steel kitchen island, which was fabricated by Trojan Woodworking. A vibrant mural by Bay Area artist Jet Martinez enlivens the space, and the bar stools are from Ohio Design.
Síol Studios designed the custom lighting system and walnut-and-steel kitchen island, which was fabricated by Trojan Woodworking. A vibrant mural by Bay Area artist Jet Martinez enlivens the space, and the bar stools are from Ohio Design.

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