L2Q house and studio
single-family residence with DADU (to be completed Sep 2009)
Seattle, Washington
2 units on 6000sf

economy

SMALL BUDGET/big ideas
family with small child, big dog, great art and limited resources
building with simple volume, small footprint, open space

refined details/SIMPLE MATERIALS
livability and durability equally important
advanced framing, radiant floors, rain-screen walls, green materials

LOW COST/high value
$200/sf house, $100/sf studio (projected)

adaptability

little house/FLEXIBLE SPACE
simple shed with walls for art, shelves for books
double-height living space, open-riser stair, second-floor loft
big doors that unite office and living, dining and patio

CHANGING USES/future studio
painting studio, home office, guest room, family room, rental apartment