A new ADU over a new garage and detached bedroom on the ground floor. The distinct program spurred us to create a "plinth" for the lower level, upon which the ADU rests. Two gabled cabins cantilever off the plinth, with the larger cabin containing public functions of living, dining, and kitchen, while the smaller cabin contains private functions of bedroom and bathroom. These spaces are mediated by a central "courtyard", or a partially covered deck that unifies the two cabins. The cabins are cantilevered beyond the footprint to maximize living space up to the code allowance, and vaulted via scissor trusses to provide maximal ceiling height. Strong western and southern solar exposure prompted us to place windows generously throughout to maximize light and warmth.
LOCATION
N | Portland, OR
SIZE
1375 SF
STATUS
Construction
CONTRACTOR
environs LLC