SKALWEST CONSTRUCTION
ADU Design Services Burbank
Custom ADU design & architectural plans
ADU Design Planned Around Your Burbank Home and Backyard
A successful ADU should provide meaningful new living space without disrupting the way the existing property works. We consider placement, access, privacy, natural light and outdoor areas together from the beginning of the design.
Efficient Backyard Planning
The ADU footprint is studied in relation to the primary residence, pathways, patios and remaining yard space so the property continues to feel organized after the new residence is added.
Privacy & Independent Access
Entrances, circulation and window orientation can create a greater sense of independence while maintaining a comfortable relationship between the ADU and the existing home.
Architecture in Residential Context
Roof form, exterior materials, proportions and openings can respond to the existing Burbank residence while giving the ADU its own clear and appropriately scaled architectural identity.
Developing the ADU From Site Planning to Coordinated Architectural Drawings
The design package coordinates building placement, interior planning, exterior architecture and three-dimensional studies so the proposed residence can be understood clearly as a complete project.
Property Layout & ADU Placement
Site drawings establish the proposed location of the ADU in relation to the existing home, access routes, outdoor areas and other important property conditions.
Floor Plans & Interior Organization
Floor plans develop room proportions, circulation, storage, furniture relationships, doors and windows to create an efficient and comfortable living environment.
Exterior Elevations & Materials
Elevations define roof form, exterior proportions, openings, materials and the architectural character of each side of the proposed residence.
Sections & Key Architectural Details
Building sections and selected details clarify interior heights, roof relationships and other vertical conditions that cannot be fully communicated through plan drawings alone.
3D Modeling & Visualization
Three-dimensional studies help evaluate massing, materials, openings and the visual relationship between the proposed ADU, existing Burbank residence and surrounding property.
Architectural Plan Coordination
The architectural package can be coordinated with consultant information and supporting project documentation as the design advances toward later project phases.
From Property Review to a Well-Resolved Secondary Residence
The design develops step by step, beginning with the property and intended use before refining building placement, interior organization, architectural character and coordinated drawings.
Property & Use Review
We review the primary residence, backyard, access, privacy and how you want the ADU to function to establish the priorities for the project.
Placement & Planning
Building location, footprint, entrances, room relationships and outdoor connections are developed together into an initial design strategy.
Architectural Refinement
Floor plans, roof form, exterior massing, openings and materials are refined together so the ADU develops as one cohesive architectural composition.
Coordinated ADU Plans
The selected direction advances into architectural drawings that communicate the design clearly for the next stage of the project.
Without Disconnection
A Burbank ADU can function as a complete second residence while still feeling naturally related to the primary home. Access, privacy, landscape and architectural proportion can establish a comfortable balance between independence and connection.
Architectural Character Designed Around the Existing Home
The ADU can continue the architectural language of the primary residence or introduce a cleaner interpretation. Proportion, materials and detailing help establish a relationship that feels intentional rather than repetitive.
Modern
Clean geometry, restrained detailing and carefully placed glazing can create a modern ADU with a precise but comfortable architectural character.
Mid-Century Modern
Horizontal proportions, broad rooflines, warm finishes and indoor-outdoor relationships can create a distinctly California modern residence.
Contemporary
Simplified forms, natural textures and generous openings can create a current architectural expression while maintaining warmth and residential scale.
Ranch & Transitional
Familiar rooflines and grounded proportions can be paired with cleaner detailing and updated materials for a relaxed, contemporary residential character.
Spanish & Mediterranean
Stucco finishes, tile roofing and carefully proportioned openings can create a warm architectural relationship with established Southern California homes.
Traditional
Familiar roof forms, balanced elevations and restrained exterior detailing can give the ADU a timeless residential character that complements the primary home.
The architectural direction can respond to the existing Burbank residence, property layout and the balance of privacy, independence and architectural continuity you want the ADU to create.
Creating an Independent Residence While Preserving the Backyard
The ADU should add useful living space without turning the remainder of the property into leftover space. Access, privacy, outdoor areas and natural light can all be planned so both residences continue to feel comfortable.
Clear Access & Arrival
Pathways and entrances can give the ADU a recognizable sense of arrival while minimizing unnecessary overlap with the everyday circulation of the primary residence.
Privacy Through Orientation
Windows, doors and main living areas can be positioned to reduce direct sightlines while preserving daylight and a comfortable visual connection to exterior space.
Flexible Family Living
A complete ADU can support family members, guests or changing household needs while providing enough separation to function as a genuinely independent residence.
One Organized Property
A thoughtfully designed Burbank ADU can create independence without making the property feel divided. Architecture, access, privacy and outdoor space can work together so both homes feel deliberate and comfortable.
Request a Property Review & Preliminary ADU Design Concept
Submit the form below to share your Burbank property and project goals. We’ll consider the existing residence, backyard, access and potential ADU design opportunities before getting in touch to discuss an initial architectural direction.
