Nevada City ADU Residence is a 1,200 sq.ft. new residential ADU in Nevada City, California, featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a functional kitchen, living and dining areas, laundry, garage, and porch. The project focuses on efficient residential planning, comfortable living, and complete architectural and construction documentation.
Nevada City, CA
Sudarshan K.
1200 SF
Started: 2022 - Ending: -2023
The project site was located in the serene setting of Nevada City, CA. With only 1200 sq ft to work with, space efficiency became a driving factor. The client wanted a contemporary home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a living and dining area that felt open and inviting, and design strategies that promoted natural light and ventilation.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Nevada City ADU Residence |
| Project Type | New ADU Residential Design |
| Building Category | Residential / Accessory Dwelling Unit |
| Location | 10334 Indian Trl, Nevada City, CA 95959 |
| Project Period | 2023–2024 |
| Plot / Site Area | 1,200 sq.ft. |
| Design Style | Modern Residential Architecture |
| Design Concept | Efficient space planning with comfortable living areas, functional amenities, and practical residential design |
| Primary Design Focus | Functional living, efficient planning, natural light, and comfortable indoor spaces |
| Environmental Approach | Natural ventilation and eco-friendly material considerations |
| Services / Scope | Conceptual Planning, Architectural Design, Documentation & Construction Supervision |
| 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 |
Ground Floor: Garage, mud room, study, laundry, W/C, open area, stairs and circulation.
First Floor: Living, kitchen, dining, sitting, bedroom, pantry, W/Cs, porch and verandah, with a central curved stair and open living arrangement.
Second Floor: Master bedroom, two additional bedrooms, W/Cs, shower, hall, porch and verandah, providing private family accommodation with generous circulation space.
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 new 1,200 sq.ft. ADU residence in Nevada City, California.
2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Living area, kitchen, dining, laundry, garage, porch, storage, and closets
Architectural planning, design development, BIM/CAD documentation, and construction drawings.
