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ADUs Designed Around Your Property
An ADU has to fit into a property that is already doing several jobs. The main house, yards, parking, utility connections, drainage, and access all compete for the same space. Before drawing a floor plan, K Brown Architecture looks at those existing conditions and the owner's reason for building. A rental unit may call for more privacy and a separate outdoor area. Housing for a parent may need an easier path from the street and a closer relationship to the main home. A compact unit for future flexibility may need to leave room for other long-term plans. Those priorities help determine whether a detached unit, an addition, or a garage conversion is the better starting point.
The next step is testing the idea against the property and the requirements of the local reviewing agency. Setbacks, building separation, height, fire access, parking, utilities, and the location of existing structures can all influence the plan. A garage that looks large enough on paper may need substantial work before it can function as a dwelling. A detached ADU may fit physically but require careful decisions about windows, entrances, and outdoor space so both homes remain comfortable. We work through these questions early, when adjustments are still relatively simple and the owner can compare options with better information.
Once the direction is established, the design moves from general layout to a coordinated permit set. The drawings address room sizes, doors and windows, kitchens and bathrooms, exterior form, materials, and the construction information required for review. Structural, energy, civil, or other consultants may be needed depending on the project. K Brown Architecture coordinates the architectural work and responds to agency comments during plan review. The result is not a one-size-fits-all ADU plan. It is a set of documents based on the actual property, the intended use, and the practical work required to build it.
- Detached ADUs
- Attached ADUs
- Garage conversion ADUs