Coeur D’Alene Garage House in California, Real Estate, Californian Commercial Interior, Spa and Retail Architecture, Photos
Coeur D’Alene Garage House in California
Retail and Spa Interior Development in CA, United States ? design by Bau10 Architects
Dec 28, 2019
Coeur D’Alene Garage House
Architects: Bau10
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

In 2016, Bau10 were approached by our clients, a young couple with two kids, to rebuild their detached garage. Because the State of California introduced the ADU ordinance in January 1st, 2017, the architects suggested adding a habitable space above the new garage, to host visiting families/friends and generating rental income, which would help offset construction costs.
Coeur D’Alene Garage House consists of two structures create a courtyard and garden, serving as an outdoor space for the family. The courtyard functions as an outdoor living room, without a roof, between the main residence and the new two-story unit.

By using large glass sliders on the lower level garage, we re-imagined what a garage can be. Due to the valuable limited space on the 4,200 sq. ft. lot, we wanted to get the most out of this redesigned space. The newly opened up walls now become an inviting transparent space connecting garage, exterior courtyard and main residence.

Based on the existing openings of the main residence, we adjusted the garage level accordingly to allow for views from the main residence into the new garden are...