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Detached ADU case study

Two homes share one garden. This concept study examines how a detached ADU can have its own front door while preserving outdoor space for both households.

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Project study

01

Approach from the street

Trace a visitor’s route to the second home. Where does that path pass a private window, cross a driveway or narrow beside a fence?

02

Living at the garden edge

Compare a broad opening to the shared garden with a smaller, more sheltered outdoor room. The choice changes the view from the sofa and the level of privacy at dinner.

03

A detail to carry forward

Mark the outdoor spaces both households use before locating the building. Use the detached service guide to organize the first site conversation.

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