Vitality Live

Oakland, CA

ADU Remodel

Oakland, like many other bay area cities, is facing a housing crisis. As we see rental costs spike and tent camps proliferate. as interior architects, we must consider novel types of habitation. The Accessory Dwelling Unit is one method that allows increased density without drastically altering the urban and suburban fabric.

Through the adu living space is built next to the mean house, The private and public spaces are important between this two dwellings and the site, I create some shared resources for this two-party but still retain the private area for both of them. I also combined three programs in this remodel project: living, gathering, and gardening.

The design of this Adu space includes a large space of natural lighting (skylight). There is a window board over the ceiling that can adjust the skylights for avoiding the greenhouse effect.