A backyard house that can function as a self-serving unit can come in handy in more ways than one. For some it can be a second home that they frequent when they are in the city even as they rent out the main residence. For others, it could be a guest space that is used by family and friends when they come to visit. Then there are couples who might just want one as a safe refuge that takes them away from their usual life. The Alley Cat Backyard Home in Seattle was designed by SHED Architecture & Design to serve as a home for a couple who shuttle between the city and the Southwest on a regular basis even as they rent out their main residence.
Space-savvy and open design of the Alley Cat Backyard Home in Seattle with ample natural light
The house draws its name from a roof design that looks like a cat which is ready to pounce on its prey as it moves through the urban landscape! With an exterior that is clad in standing seam metal plates, the home has a façade that is durable, shiny and low-maintenance. Step inside and all that metal just vanishes to give way to white and wood. Warm wooden panels on walls are used in every room to bring a touch of classic midcentury modern style to the home ? a feature that is all too common in Seattle. Technically dubbed Detached Auxiliary Dwelling Unit, the new, modest house is both comfortable and functional as it places emphasis on a cheerful living environment and space maximization.
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