SKALWEST CONSTRUCTION
ADU Design Services West Hills
Custom ADU design & architectural plans
ADU Design Developed Around Your West Hills Home and Backyard
We approach the ADU as part of the larger residential environment, considering the primary home, landscape, privacy, natural light and the way the new residence should connect to outdoor space.
Backyard & Property Planning
The ADU footprint, access and outdoor areas are studied together so the new residence can occupy the property efficiently while preserving useful landscape and comfortable circulation.
Privacy, Light & Outlook
Window placement and room orientation can create privacy between residences while bringing natural light into the interior and opening living spaces toward selected outdoor views.
Architecture With Continuity
Exterior proportions, rooflines, materials and openings can respond to the existing West Hills residence so the ADU feels established within the property rather than visually disconnected from it.
Developing the Property Strategy Into a Clear Architectural Plan Set
The design package coordinates site relationships, interior organization, exterior architecture and three-dimensional studies so the proposed ADU can be understood as one complete design.
Site Layout & ADU Placement
Site drawings establish the proposed location and orientation of the ADU in relation to the primary residence, access, landscape and existing outdoor areas.
Floor Plans & Living Organization
Floor plans develop room dimensions, circulation, storage, openings and functional relationships so the interior feels efficient without becoming overly compressed.
Exterior Elevations & Materials
Elevations define roof form, exterior proportions, window and door composition, materials and the overall architectural character of the new residence.
Sections & Architectural Details
Building sections and selected details clarify interior heights, roof relationships and important vertical conditions that cannot be fully communicated through plans alone.
3D Design & Visualization
Three-dimensional studies help evaluate massing, materials, openings and how the proposed ADU will relate visually to the existing West Hills home and 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 and Lifestyle Goals to a Resolved ADU Design
The design develops in stages, beginning with how the property works today and progressing through building placement, interior planning, architectural character and coordinated documentation.
Property & Goals Review
We review the existing residence, backyard, landscape, privacy, access and intended use to establish the priorities for the ADU.
Placement & Space Planning
The building location, footprint, entrances, room organization and primary outdoor relationships are developed into an initial design strategy.
Architectural Development
Plans, massing, roof forms, materials and openings are refined together so the interior and exterior develop as one cohesive residence.
Coordinated ADU Plans
The selected direction advances into architectural drawings that communicate the design clearly for the next stage of the project.
& Comfortable Living
A West Hills ADU can create a private second residence without dividing the property into disconnected pieces. Building placement, landscape and outdoor circulation can help both homes feel independent while remaining part of one residential setting.
Architecture Designed to Feel Established Within the Property
The architectural language can closely reflect the primary residence or offer a cleaner interpretation of it. Scale, materials, roof form and openings help establish a thoughtful visual relationship between old and new.
Modern
Clean forms, restrained detailing and thoughtfully positioned glazing can create a modern ADU with a calm, refined architectural presence.
Mid-Century Modern
Horizontal proportions, broad rooflines, warm finishes and direct relationships to garden space can create a distinctly California modern residence.
Contemporary
Simplified volumes, natural materials and generous openings can create a current architectural expression that remains warm and comfortable.
Ranch & Transitional
Low, grounded proportions and familiar roof forms can be paired with cleaner detailing and updated materials for a relaxed, contemporary residential character.
Spanish & Mediterranean
Stucco finishes, tile roofing, arches and carefully scaled openings can create a warm relationship with Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired homes.
Traditional
Familiar roof forms, balanced elevations and restrained exterior details can give the ADU a timeless residential character that sits comfortably beside the primary home.
The architectural direction can respond to the existing West Hills residence, surrounding landscape and the balance of privacy, openness and architectural continuity you want the ADU to create.
Creating a Private New Residence Without Losing the Backyard
The location of an ADU can reshape the way the entire property feels. Thoughtful planning can preserve useful outdoor areas, establish privacy and create a comfortable relationship between the primary residence, landscape and new living space.
Landscape & Outdoor Rooms
Existing trees, patios, lawns and garden areas can help guide ADU placement so the new residence gains a meaningful outdoor connection without eliminating the spaces already valuable to the property.
Privacy Through Orientation
Entrances, glazing and primary living areas can be oriented to reduce direct sightlines between residences while maintaining daylight and an open connection to the outdoors.
Flexibility for Family Living
The ADU can be planned as a complete residence with enough independence to serve changing household needs while remaining close enough to the primary home for convenient family use.
While Expanding the Home
A well-designed West Hills ADU can add a complete new living environment without turning the remaining property into leftover space. Architecture, landscape and privacy can work together so the backyard continues to feel intentional and useful.
Request a Property Analysis & Preliminary ADU Design Direction
Submit the form below to share your West Hills property and project goals. We’ll consider the existing residence, backyard, landscape and potential ADU design opportunities before getting in touch to discuss an initial architectural direction.
