Foster-Powell ADU

SE PORTLAND, OR

Lofted, open ADU perched in the trees and perfect for watching sunsets.

Harka Architecture garage ADU conversion. Portland middle housing solutions. Yoga studio and second floor apartment. Firepit

Harka Architecture ADU garage conversion. Second floor addition. Over-garage apartment. — **AFTER**

Before ADU conversion from garage. Apartment addition to garage. Harka Architecture ADU garage conversion — **BEFORE**

The owners always dreamed about converting the upper portion to their extra tall 794sf garage into an ADU. The adaptive reuse saves loads of carbon and fits into Harka’s mission.

Harka Architecture garage conversion. Portland ADU. over-garage apartment. — **AFTER**

Harka Architecture Before image of second floor addition — **BEFORE**

After installing the second level, shed dormers were added to bring in light from the south while maintaining the strict high limit.

Harka Architecture garage conversion. Alley access. Apartment over garage. Second floor addition with balcony.

Apartment unit over garage. Harka Architecture low-carbon living. Second story balcony

A west facing deck was installed over the garage door and right up against the alley.

The remodel was also an opportunity to increase the functionality of the oversized garage by partitioning off an art studio for the main residence as well as an interior entry for the 794 square foot ADU. The east portion of the garage space was dedicated to a guest space and yoga studio. The space flows out to a shared courtyard.

Additional dwelling unit. Art-yoga studio garage renovation

Additional dwelling unit. Backyard patio.

Efficiencies were maintained by not adding dormers where they were not needed. This existing roof shape is perfect for a bedroom.

Harka architecture garage remodel. Middle housing solutions. Additional dwelling unit over garage.

The remodel was also an opportunity to increase the functionality of the oversized garage and mitigate the environmental footprint, rather than tearing down and constructing with all new materials. By maximizing the space that is already occupied, the garage was given a new life and new opportunities to live in the trees.

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