Moraga Primary Suite and Elevator Addition

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Project

The new addition blends seamlessly with the existing exterior.

The primary suite includes a large ADA compliant vanity.

The new elevator allows easy and secure access to the new primary suite.

Challenge

The Crosbys came to Gayler Design Build seeking a solution for keeping their family close. Their parents were getting older and needed more care and attention. The Crosbys thus were looking for a remodeling solution that would give their parents a place to live independently, while keeping them close.

They were interested in building a new addition attached to the primary dwelling that would function much like an apartment for their parents, or accessory dwelling unit (ADU).

Because their home was built on a slope with the garage on the lower level, the only feasible place to build a 400 square foot addition was on the home’s second level.

Solution

Our solution? We created an elevator shaft from the garage to the upper-level unit, giving their parents easy access to a new primary suite, incorporating universal design features that promoted safety and comfort.