ADUs

RJ Guillermo and Francis Aquino outfit their 1951 L.A. home with a backyard oasis—and roughly 350 potted plants.

The overhead windows cast light and shadows above the kitchen, which is lined in lower drawers for easy access.

Polished concrete floors and pale clay plaster on the walls were used throughout the kitchen and living spaces.

"We meticulously plan for how light affects spaces. We model the spaces and test the different lighting throughout the day,

The bathroom's shower is wheelchair accessible, if needed.

"The plaster's imperfections are part of what gives the house its unique character, in the same way the concrete floor shows swirls and the timber has natural knotting,

Floor Plan of Butterfly House by Oliver Leech Architects

The ADU is sited behind the home of two T+E+A+M members, architectural designer Adam Fure and architect Ellie Abrons.

T+E+A+M completed Northwood ADU in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in late summer 2021.

What's On Top?

Third Story Rooftop Deck In A One Story City

The dark cabinets in the kitchen are accented by lighter, open shelving.

Side entrance highlighted in Hemlock planks. The corrugated metal siding has a matte black 'rawhide' textured finish.

ADU 208 sits back from the streetscape, hidden partially from view by the old apple tree.

Exterior view

Diagram of design process

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