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ADU Design Services Sherman Oaks
Custom ADU design & architectural plans
ADU Design Planned Around the Way Your Sherman Oaks Property Lives
We develop the ADU in relationship to the primary residence, backyard, landscape and everyday use of the property. Privacy, outdoor living and architectural character are considered together from the beginning.
Backyard & Site Planning
The ADU location is studied alongside existing patios, landscape, circulation and other outdoor features so new living space can be added without losing the organization of the larger property.
Privacy Between Residences
Entrances, windows and primary living spaces can be oriented to create comfortable separation while preserving daylight and a natural relationship between the ADU and the main home.
Architecture That Feels Connected
Rooflines, exterior materials, openings and proportions can respond to the existing Sherman Oaks residence while giving the ADU its own clear and appropriately scaled identity.
Moving From Property Strategy to a Coordinated Architectural Design
The design package develops the relationship between site planning, interior layout and exterior architecture through drawings and three-dimensional studies that clearly communicate the proposed ADU.
Site Layout & Property Planning
Site drawings establish the ADU location in relation to the primary residence, access, landscape, patios and other existing outdoor conditions on the property.
Floor Plans & Living Organization
Interior plans develop room dimensions, circulation, furniture relationships, storage, doors and windows to create an efficient and comfortable layout.
Exterior Elevations & Materials
Elevation drawings refine roof form, exterior proportions, openings, materials and the overall architectural character of the proposed residence.
Sections & Architectural Relationships
Building sections communicate interior heights, roof geometry and important vertical conditions that help explain how the ADU is organized beyond the floor plan.
3D Studies & Visualization
Three-dimensional modeling helps evaluate massing, materials, openings and how the proposed ADU will relate visually to the existing Sherman Oaks home 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 Backyard Planning to a Complete Architectural Design
The project develops from an understanding of the property and your goals into a coordinated design that balances placement, interior planning, outdoor relationships and architectural character.
Property & Lifestyle Review
We review the primary residence, backyard, access, landscape, privacy and intended use to establish the priorities that should guide the project.
Placement & Layout
Building location, footprint, entrances, room relationships and connections to outdoor space are developed into an initial planning strategy.
Architectural Development
Floor plans, exterior massing, roof form, materials and openings are refined together so the project develops as one cohesive architectural composition.
Coordinated Design Package
The selected direction advances into architectural drawings that communicate the ADU clearly for the next stage of the project.
& New Residence
A Sherman Oaks ADU can become part of the property's everyday experience rather than simply occupying the back of the lot. Architecture, privacy, landscape and outdoor living can work together to create a more complete residential setting.
Architectural Character Designed Around the Existing Residence
The ADU can closely reflect the primary home or introduce a simpler architectural expression. Materials, proportions and detailing help establish how the two residences relate across the property.
Modern
Precise geometry, restrained detailing and thoughtfully placed glazing can create a modern ADU with a calm and refined architectural presence.
Mid-Century Modern
Horizontal proportions, broad rooflines, warm materials and strong garden connections can create an ADU inspired by classic Southern California modernism.
Contemporary
Clean volumes, natural textures and generous openings can create contemporary architecture that feels current while remaining warm and residential.
Spanish & Mediterranean
Stucco finishes, tile roofing, arches and carefully proportioned openings can connect the ADU with established Southern California residential architecture.
Traditional
Familiar roof forms, balanced elevations and carefully scaled exterior details can create an ADU with a timeless residential character.
Transitional
Traditional proportions can be paired with simplified details, cleaner openings and updated materials to create a residence that feels familiar yet current.
The architectural direction can be tailored to the existing Sherman Oaks home, landscape and the relationship you want between the ADU, backyard and primary residence.
Designing the ADU Around the Backyard as a Complete Living Environment
The space around an ADU can be just as important as the rooms inside it. Patios, landscape, privacy and circulation can shape how the new residence relates to both the primary home and the rest of the property.
Pool, Patio & Outdoor Relationships
Existing outdoor features can become part of the planning strategy. The ADU can be oriented to preserve useful exterior space while creating new visual and physical connections to patios and landscape.
Privacy Through Placement
Building orientation, window placement and landscape can create comfortable separation between residences while avoiding a closed-off or disconnected feeling.
A Clear Architectural Hierarchy
Scale, materials and rooflines can allow the ADU to complement the primary residence without competing with it, giving both buildings a clear role within the larger property.
Between the Buildings
A successful Sherman Oaks ADU is not only about the new structure. The landscape, patios, privacy and circulation between the two residences can turn the entire backyard into a more considered and useful residential environment.
Request a Property Review & Preliminary ADU Design Concept
Submit the form below to share your Sherman Oaks property and project goals. We’ll consider the existing home, backyard and potential ADU design opportunities before getting in touch to discuss an initial architectural direction.
