The client owned a property in Oakland
where her adult son and grandson lived. The client wanted to be a part
of the family’s day-to-day activities but was living in Wyoming.
The cost of living in the Bay Area and the investment that was already
made in the house prevented the family from buying an additional
property. The client is a world travel and was ready to downsize and
have a smaller footprint.
The client wanted to respect her adult son’s space and have a separate
unit. Because of two hip replacement surgeries, the home was designed
for aging-in-place - no tiny house ladders or lofts. Environmental
impact and low maintenance design was a priority. Gardening was a top
priority and losing yard space was a concern. Limited by a narrow site,
the unit creates a one bedroom cottage in 407 square feet. The project
cost was $326,563.
