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ADU 208

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Alley access. All landscaping, tree planting, patio stone prep and laying, gravel spreading, fence post holes and concrete forms, with the exception of the porch and parking pads, was done by myself to keep within the budget. The outdoor LED light fixture looks wonky but it is just my poor photography!
Alley access. All landscaping, tree planting, patio stone prep and laying, gravel spreading, fence post holes and concrete forms, with the exception of the porch and parking pads, was done by myself to keep within the budget. The outdoor LED light fixture looks wonky but it is just my poor photography!
Side entrance highlighted in Hemlock planks. The corrugated metal siding has a matte black 'rawhide' textured finish.
Side entrance highlighted in Hemlock planks. The corrugated metal siding has a matte black 'rawhide' textured finish.
The living room radiant heated concrete floor make the furniture arrangement flexible. No air vents or registers to worry about! The view from the sofa out the large front window frames the apple tree and hedge, creating a sense of privacy.
The living room radiant heated concrete floor make the furniture arrangement flexible. No air vents or registers to worry about! The view from the sofa out the large front window frames the apple tree and hedge, creating a sense of privacy.
Lots of room for shoes and skis under the entrance floating cabinet! Lots of room inside for hats, mitts, sweaters, hiking boots and backpacks. Upper kitchen cabinets topped with leftover maple veneer ply were hung as a budget-conscious, storage solution for this application.
Lots of room for shoes and skis under the entrance floating cabinet! Lots of room inside for hats, mitts, sweaters, hiking boots and backpacks. Upper kitchen cabinets topped with leftover maple veneer ply were hung as a budget-conscious, storage solution for this application.
Matching quartz countertop and backslash provide an easily cleanable work area around the induction cooktop and sink. Pull-out drawers and shelves provide an amazing amount of storage. Dishwasher and microwave are hidden behind the cabinet fronts. Full size frig is located across from the built-in oven.
Matching quartz countertop and backslash provide an easily cleanable work area around the induction cooktop and sink. Pull-out drawers and shelves provide an amazing amount of storage. Dishwasher and microwave are hidden behind the cabinet fronts. Full size frig is located across from the built-in oven.
Pocket door leads to the washroom.
Pocket door leads to the washroom.
Ceiling height mirror reflects the walk-in shower. The same color and style of kitchen cabinetry I used for the vanity so the one space would flow into the other! Vent fan exchanges stale air on those cold days the ADU is closed up tight but also has the dual purpose of removing humid bathroom air from the shower.
Ceiling height mirror reflects the walk-in shower. The same color and style of kitchen cabinetry I used for the vanity so the one space would flow into the other! Vent fan exchanges stale air on those cold days the ADU is closed up tight but also has the dual purpose of removing humid bathroom air from the shower.
Large gray ceramic tiles surround the shower enclosure, giving it the appearance of being larger than 40'' x 32'', and fewer grout lines to keep clean! Win, win!
Large gray ceramic tiles surround the shower enclosure, giving it the appearance of being larger than 40'' x 32'', and fewer grout lines to keep clean! Win, win!
Since the open steel staircase was never meant to be I went in the totally opposite direction! Maple plywood staircase and custom steel rail lead up to the 2nd floor.
Since the open steel staircase was never meant to be I went in the totally opposite direction! Maple plywood staircase and custom steel rail lead up to the 2nd floor.
My wildlife photography is the focal point of the interior design.
My wildlife photography is the focal point of the interior design.
Solid wood maple floating nightstands hang from the wall covered in the same maple veneer ply of the floor and staircase. Queen bed.
Solid wood maple floating nightstands hang from the wall covered in the same maple veneer ply of the floor and staircase. Queen bed.
Windows on all four walls upstairs lend a light and airy feel to the bedroom! Two operating windows create natural cross ventilation!
Windows on all four walls upstairs lend a light and airy feel to the bedroom! Two operating windows create natural cross ventilation!
Blue skies meet the mountain tops of the Bridger range -winter 2021
Blue skies meet the mountain tops of the Bridger range -winter 2021
A closer look!
A closer look!
Built-in maple desk has the benefit of natural light from the south facing open-stairwell window. To the right is the walk-in closet, laundry facilities, storage and utility cupboard.
Built-in maple desk has the benefit of natural light from the south facing open-stairwell window. To the right is the walk-in closet, laundry facilities, storage and utility cupboard.
$5.00 redone Marketplace chair, Corrugated black metal and oak media console - a splurge, self constructed solid maple coffee table, loveseat, lounge chair and side tables/stools create a comfortable adult-feel furniture grouping. Black roller blinds in varying degrees of opaqueness outfit the windows. I like black blinds because it appears the window has no dressing at all when viewed from the exterior, thus keeping the architectural angles and lines clean from any distraction.
$5.00 redone Marketplace chair, Corrugated black metal and oak media console - a splurge, self constructed solid maple coffee table, loveseat, lounge chair and side tables/stools create a comfortable adult-feel furniture grouping. Black roller blinds in varying degrees of opaqueness outfit the windows. I like black blinds because it appears the window has no dressing at all when viewed from the exterior, thus keeping the architectural angles and lines clean from any distraction.

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From Janis Maclean

ADU 208 * Bozeman, MT * 597sq.ft of living space * 18' x 20' footprint * shed roof 16' - 19.5' H

Our 'senior circumstances' precipitated a move from rural Montana where we raised our family and personally handcrafted our small log cabin homestead.
Our eldest son resides in the heart of beautiful downtown Chicago. His brother remained in the mountains, is a Ranger with the U.S. Forest Service, lives in Bozeman, and recommended a downtown neighborhood we might like to find ourselves. So it was here that we purchased a corner lot with alley access.
The '68 ranch house was oriented on the property in such a way that would allow an ADU to be constructed and still maintain three quarters of the lot in greenspace. A priority!
ADU's in Bozeman are restricted to under 600 square feet of living space, 22 feet in height, 1 bedroom, 2 person occupancy and a designated off-street paved parking spot.
I believe our detached unit was one of the first in downtown not built over a garage.
My design goals were centered around placement and privacy concerns with low streetscape visibility. A small apartment house and parking area borders our lot to the south. I wanted to give ADU 208 it's own identity and sense of separateness from the main house. A small lot within a lot. The side and backyard fencing of our home attaches to the ADU but the ADU is not within it's perimeter. In otherwords, our old Lab, Mocha, is free but confined in his own yard space.
Setbacks, snow loads, stairs, plate steel limitations, size and small budget considerations all presented challenges I welcomed.
The most difficult but prudent decision was to give up full control over the project to a professional contractor. With my penciled plans in hand, she was invaluable in her knowledge and management skills of the building industry.
The residency of the structure will serve multi-purposes and will help considerably for an aging couple on a small fixed income!
My mantra has always been quality over quantity! Living big in a small space!
I think ADU 208 is a successful example of clean design, sustainable materials and maximum use of space. That being said:
At another time I'd like to have my open, floating, black cold-rolled steel staircase but city building codes still overrule 'artistic function' at this moment! C'est la vie!

* I attach a few photos of our small log cabin construction, which include the rock work and furnishings, to give you an idea how far I swung in the opposite direction on the design spectrum on this addition to our new home. Out of my comfort zone and into a new stage of our lives!