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Los Angeles, CA
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Palisades ADU
Santa Monica, CA
A Santa Monica family adds two new structures – an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and a garage – forming a three-component parti with their existing home. The newly composed trio encircles the backyard and deck, organizing around a private exterior living room. When open, a larg… Read More
The newly composed trio encircles the backyard and deck, organizing around a private exterior living room. The screens create privacy between structures and a subtle lantern-effect in the evening.
The screens create privacy between structures and a subtle lantern-effect in the evening. The roof orientations differ, capitalizing on maximum solar collection efficiency for one structure and maximum power during peak demand for the other.
When open, a large pivot door further emphasizes this connection and acts as a shade structure.
The screens create privacy between structures and a subtle lighting effect when the sun shines through.
The screens create privacy between structures and a subtle lantern-effect in the evening.
A Santa Monica family adds two new structures – an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and a garage – forming a three-component parti with their existing home.