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Projects  /  Balcony-View Casita
ADU TypeAbove-Garage Conversion
Size500 sf
Bedrooms1 BR / 1 BA
LocationSan Diego, CA
Permit Time4 months
Year2024

Balcony-View Casita

An above-garage conversion with a view worth waking up for.

A clean 500 sf conversion built on top of an existing garage. The homeowner wanted a flexible rental that didn't eat into the backyard, converting up instead of out made the math work.

The design centers on a generous private balcony that catches the afternoon light. Inside, a compact 1 BR / 1 BA plan reads bigger than it is thanks to a vaulted ceiling and full-height windows opening onto the deck.

From feasibility to permit-in-hand: four months. Construction wrapped six months later.

Project Highlights
  • Above-garage conversion, kept the lot footprint untouched
  • Private balcony for outdoor living without giving up yard space
  • Designed around the existing garage roof structure
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