This Ann Arbor Hills ADU was formally an existing detached garage, and acts as a buffer between the street and the homeowners home. We created this new residence with a gracious living area that accommodates extended family visits and serves as additional work-from-home space.
The open floor plan was designed for comfort and efficiency. Thoughtful use of materials, an existing skylight, polished concrete floors, and the addition of floor to ceiling windows creates a bright, warm atmosphere in a small footprint of only 600 sq ft.
In addition to the inviting interior, this home is crowned with a living roof that is covered in perennials, annuals and a vegetable garden during warm seasons. The green roof reduces rainwater run-off, insulates the living space below from summer heat, and provides a charming patio with a view.
"The ability, through design and build, to connect the homeowners to the outdoors through the use of direct & indirect natural light, space conditions and a rooftop garden made this an immensely rewarding project.”
Martin Clarke
Details:
LOCATION
Ann Arbor, MI
COMPLETION DATE
Summer 2021
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Giraffe Design Build
CONSULTING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Amy Etz
LEAD CARPENTER
John Powers
SQUARE FOOTAGE
600 sq. ft.
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