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Details matter. You can have a beautifully efficient new ADU created specifically for the way you want to live.

You have multiple options when considering your new ADU, from big box store sheds, stock plans, local drafters, builders, and architects. We suggest you consider all of your options with your specific goals in mind.

Who we are:

We are a small boutique architecture firm with 5 decades of experience.

We don’t claim to be everything to everybody. Chances are, if you are looking for something more tailored to you, we can provide exactly what you have been dreaming about, for your life and for your property.

More than 25 years ago, while designing and building large custom homes and estates, we saw the need for finely designed and crafted custom detached Accessory Dwelling Units - Cottages, Casitas, Bungalows, Guest Houses, Pool Houses, and Home Offices.

With our decades of ADU experience from California to Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Montana, we understand the special requirements and issues that confront the homeowners wanting to create their own perfect ADU.

We want you to be ecstatic with your gorgeous new ADU. It all starts with a no pressure, no obligation consultation.

Fill in the Contact form to schedule your 20-minute Discovery Call.
Or TEXT 435.534.4111 with the name of the municipality which issues permits, your property address, and your desired date and time. This will allow us to run a check of your local codes so we can discuss your specific options.
Please allow at least 24 hours before your requested time.

01. Does My Lot Qualify?

We wade through the myriad of local, state, and national codes and requirements to help you determine what you may or may not be able to create on your specific property.
Setbacks, Allowed Square Footage, Height Limits, Lot Coverage Percentages, Utilities Access and Capacity, Parking, Silt and Water Drainage Control, Impact and Permit Fees, Environmental Impact and Abatement Concerns, Noise Ordinances, HOA regulations, Architectural design review boards, etc.

02. Concept and Feasibility

Next, with the code requirements organized, we can then take your dreams, wishes, and ideas to create a visual idea of what is feasible and what shape your conceptual plan may take.
We can provide site studies, feasibility assessments, and design direction for you to move forward with clarity.
We are specialists in passive solar as well as active solar systems. We began designing and building with super-insulated Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) over 35 years ago.
Let’s look at your long term operating cost savings should we employ one or more of these systems.

03. Custom Architectural Design

We sweat the details of your needs and wants, tempered by your comfortable budget.
With our custom home architecture spanning five decades, we understand how to bring slightly fuzzy dreams clearly into focus. All while working toward your desired budget. Often small changes have huge impacts on the final numbers - up or down. We will make suggestions that keep that finished total in focus.
As the design takes shape, you will have access to our impressive array of visual tools allowing you to interactively walk through and around as your dream takes shape and becomes closer to reality. Our design and visualization abilities are industry-leading.
We work closely with a few top interior designers, or with your own choice throughout the design and construction phases to create your personally tailored ADU.
Your plans will be complete and ready for permits and construction. As every detail counts, this process takes more than simply a few weeks. We take into consideration how YOU will use and enjoy it. There is nothing worse than going through the process only to wish you had done things differently.

04. Custom Designed - Without the Wait

All of our existing plans were custom designed for others who received single-use licenses to build their new ADU on their property, with exclusive rights for their local market.
Should one of these existing designs excite you, we do sell single-use licenses to these plans provided they are not in the same local market as the original.
These plan prices start at $950, depending upon design and site complexity, with customization and personalization options.
To explore this option, let’s set a time for a free Discovery Call where we will discuss with you your specific needs and wants and explore your options.

05. Construction

The final step in realizing your dream ADU is of course the actual build.
We will not just kick you down the road once you have your dream design. We are always available to answer the questions and concerns of our clients.
We also offer full construction services in select areas, through our sister company with over 50 years’ history building fine custom homes and casitas.
Should you like to explore this option, let’s look at getting you on the schedule so that you can set your project timing now.
Once you decide on your contractor, whether ours or your qualified local one, we also offer a second set of eyes where we help with bidding and draw reviews to make sure you are getting exactly what you are paying for.

06. Celebrate

Party!
Invite a few of your good friends and enjoy your new retreat.
But be careful, they may not want to leave!

Salt Lake City, Utah | The Reserve at Bear Lake, Fish Haven, Idaho

435.534.4111

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