Encinal Studio ADU

Encinal Studio Backyard Office

Perfectly sized to fit in almost any backyard, our Encinal Studio ADU features an airy and spacious floor plan, lending itself to a multi-purpose space such as a backyard office or home gym.  

If you are looking for a similar size ADU but with a separate sleeping are the Encinal Tiny Home ADU is a great option.

As with all of our ADU designs, this can be customized to match the architectural details of your Alameda home.

Square Feet300′
Bath1 full
Glass enclosed standing shower or shower/tub
Tiled floor and shower/tub walls
Bedrooms0 (studio style living space fits a pull down Murphy bed)
Kitchen and DiningKitchenette and dining
LED under cabinet lighting
Under counter stainless refrigerator
Electric range with super quiet vent
Breakfast counter
Semi-custom hardwood cabinets with slow close hardware
LaundryWasher, dryer combo
Standard12’ lofted woodbeamed ceilings
French doors to patio terrace
Sustainable hardwood floors
Kohler fixtures
Solar panels
OptionsCustomization with craftsman, victorian, farmhouse, mid-century modern details to match your primary home
Accessibility options
Built-in bookcases
Optional wall sconces, recessed lighting, and custom A/V
Patio 
Pergolas
Adjacent landscape, hardscape, irrigation, lighting, drainage, turf and fences
Eco-Friendly constructionAll designs exceed California building and efficiency standards
Energy Star electric appliances and heat pump water heater
California Title 24 fixture and insulation package
EPA WaterSense plumbing fixtures
Passive home construction standard components
Indoor air quality fan (IAQ), energy recovery ventilation (ERV) and makeup air filtration systems (MERV)
Microinverter solar photo voltaic system with battery
High SEER efficiency heating/cooling heat pump mini-split HVAC
Project specific carbon offsets