Lockwood ADU, CA is a residential Accessory Dwelling Unit designed in Oakland, California. The project focuses on functional space planning, natural light, comfortable living, and seamless connection with the outdoor landscape. The design includes a gable roof, warm exterior finishes, large windows, landscaped areas, and covered parking.
Services: Architectural Design • BIM/Revit Modeling • Construction Documentation • 3D Visualization
1833 Lockwood Rd, Glendale, CA 91208
Allen Keshishian
Not specified
Started: 2023 - Ending: 2023
A residential ADU in Oakland, CA, featuring a gable roof, warm stucco finishes, large windows, landscaped surroundings, and covered parking. Designed for efficient, comfortable, and practical living.
Suitable For:
Architecture Students • BIM/Revit Designers • Architects • 3D Visualizers • Builders • ADU Developers
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Lockwood ADU, CA |
| Project Type | Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) |
| Building Category | Residential – ADU |
| Location | Oakland, California, USA |
| Project Period | 2023–2024 |
| Plot / Site Area | Not specified |
| Design Style | Contemporary Traditional Residential |
| Design Concept | A compact and functional ADU designed to integrate comfortably with the existing residential setting while maximizing natural light, privacy, and connection to the landscaped site. |
| Primary Design Focus | Efficient residential planning, natural daylight, comfortable living spaces, and strong connection with the outdoor environment |
| Environmental Approach | Maximized natural daylight and ventilation, landscaped surroundings, and climate-responsive residential design |
| Services / Scope | Â Conceptual Planning, Architectural Design, 3D Visualization, Construction Documentation & Design Development |
| Service Delivery | Online architectural services |
| Architect / Designer | Tara Architect / Tara Architectural & Construction |
| Project Documentation | Architectural drawings and construction documentation |
| Drawing Types | Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections, Dimensions & Space Planning |
| Digital Deliverables | CAD / Revit / BIM-related files |
Main Level: Living area, kitchen, dining, bedroom, bathroom, laundry, storage, and circulation spaces with direct access to outdoor areas.
Outdoor Areas: Covered carport, landscaped entry, pathways, and outdoor spaces designed for convenient access and indoor–outdoor living.
The client envisioned a sustainable, modern coastal residence with spacious interiors, natural ventilation, panoramic ocean views, and eco-friendly materials. Tara Architect provided comprehensive architectural design services, covering conceptual planning, documentation, and construction support. Our streamlined online architecture services enabled clear communication, faster approvals, and efficient project coordination from concept to execution.
The Coastal Cove Residence site plan thoughtfully organizes the residence, access, parking, and outdoor spaces to maximize ocean views, natural light, ventilation, and privacy, while responding sensitively to the coastal surroundings.
Three-level residence with four bedrooms, open living spaces, multiple outdoor areas, an integrated garage, curved feature stair and detailed roof design.
Includes driveway, walkways, drainage, septic system, pool area, setbacks and site boundaries.
Maximum Ridge: 41′-10″ with approximately 11′-0″ floor-to-ceiling height.
Foundation, beams, columns, roof framing and structural details.
Roofing, framing, sheathing, drainage, ventilation and reinforced concrete/blockwork.
Septic tank, soak-away and sanitary details.
Complete architectural + structural plans, elevations, sections and details.
A residential Accessory Dwelling Unit designed in Oakland, California.
Architecture students, BIM/Revit designers, architects, 3D visualizers, and builders.
Space planning, architectural design, BIM/Revit modeling, construction documentation, and 3D visualization.
Gable roof, large windows, warm exterior finishes, landscaped surroundings, and covered parking.
Residential planning, ADU design, BIM workflows, architectural documentation, and presentation techniques.
