Byben Studio Completes Offset ADU with Curved Architecture in Los Angeles
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Jenna McKnight
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Summary
Los Angeles-based studio Byben has completed Offset ADU, an accessory dwelling unit in the Mar Vista neighborhood featuring ipe-wood cladding and curved architectural elements. The project was designed for a family with two young children seeking additional living space, with the curved forms intended to soften the building's appearance and create a more organic feel. The ADU represents a growing trend in California housing solutions that provide flexible living arrangements while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
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The project is located in the rear yard of a family home in Los Angeles' Mar Vista neighbourhood.
It was designed for a couple with two young kids who sought more living space.
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