Concept of a cedar and stucco backyard home in a sunlit California garden

A little more room.A lot more life.

Thoughtfully planned backyard homes, built locally in Los Angeles County.

Concept visualization

SMALL HOMES. THOUGHTFULLY BUILT.

Room for family. Space of your own. A new way to use your backyard.

Compact layouts, an efficient build, and interiors finished by our own team.

A small home.A thoughtful start.

Two compact studios, shown from above. Explore the spaces, then we tailor the design to your property.

Courtyard Studio concept render
Concept layout

OPEN STUDIO · ONE BATH

Courtyard Studio

An open home with a place to sleep, space to gather, and doors to the garden.

Plan area
~445 sq ft
Layout
Open studio · 1 bath
Kitchen & bath
Included in the concept
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Original plan reference area.

More room. More possibilities.

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Compact 350 · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Compact 350

350 sqft

1 bedroom · 1 bath

Laguna Niguel · Preapproved standard plan

A narrow home with a sleeping zone open to the kitchen, plus living space, laundry and a front porch.

One 532 · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

One 532

532 sqft

1 bedroom · 1 bath

Laguna Niguel · Preapproved standard plan

A separate bedroom, walk-in closet and open kitchen and living space.

Courtyard 800 · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Courtyard 800

800 sqft

1 bedroom · 1 bath

LA County permit review areas · Preapproved standard plan

A private bedroom and an L-shaped living area around a recessed entry.

Built by our team.

An attached ADU from a separate, site-specific project.

ATTACHED ADU · CONSTRUCTION PHOTO

An addition to the existing home.

This attached ADU was designed around an existing house. It is a separate project from the Garden and Courtyard concepts above.

Project type
Attached ADU
In this photograph
Exterior & site preparation
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Outdoor work.Thoughtfully planned.

Backyards, paving, retaining walls and site work that can be planned alongside your ADU.

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Interior concept with a compact oak kitchen and a comfortable living space
Interior concept

Thoughtful design.A practical build.

A straightforward path from your backyard idea to a finished home.

01Start with your property

We review the location, access, utilities, and your goals before recommending a layout.

02Plan the details

We coordinate the design, engineering, and permit process with the right professionals. The building system, scope, and budget are set around your site.

03Bring it to life

We coordinate the foundation, structure, utilities, and inspections. Our team carries the work through interior finishes, so the home feels considered from the outside in.

Talk through your project

Good questions.Clear answers.

Can an ADU fit on my property?

Every property is different. We begin with a review of your site and the requirements of your city or county.

How much will my ADU cost?

Your proposal depends on the site, foundation, utility connections, design, and finishes. We define what is included before construction; a small home still needs a complete foundation, kitchen, and bathroom.

How long does it take?

We plan for efficient construction, with panelized components where they suit the project. The full schedule also includes design, permits, site work, utilities, and inspections. We confirm a project schedule once those details are understood.

Do you build a complete home?

Yes. Our service is for a complete ADU, with interior work managed by our team. We agree on the design, finishes, and exact construction scope in your proposal.

Are these layouts ready to build?

These concepts help us understand what you like. We then coordinate a site-specific design, engineering, and the required permits before construction.

Can you use prefabricated wall panels?

We consider panelized components where they suit your design, site access, and local requirements. The building method is confirmed in your project proposal.

Let’s see what’spossible.

Tell us a little about your property and the space you have in mind.

Courtyard Studio

See how the spaces work.

From the whole home to the details, explore one functional zone at a time.

Sleep · Lounge · Dining

English narration · English captions available in the player.

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PROJECT IMAGERY

Terraced masonry & steps

CONCEPT RENDER

Courtyard Studio

A good place to start.

Check your details, then send your inquiry to our team.

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