We turned this large detached two-car garage into a modern studio ADU. The studio ADU has everything you need to live independently and is perfect for students, family, or to rent out. We designed this ADU to save the maximum amount of space by creating a slim kitchenette and a Murphy bed that turns into a desk. The ADU's bathroom has a large floating vanity and corner shower.

Gated Driveway

Simon Whitbread

Tongue and groove decking underneath the almost flat roof finishes the 16' x 14-1/2' covered area.

Updating a modern classic These clients adore their home’s location, nestled within a 2-1/2 acre site largely wooded and abutting a creek and nature preserve. They contacted us with the intent of repairing some exterior and interior issues that were causing deterioration, and needed some assistance with the design and selection of new exterior materials which were in need of replacement. Our new proposed exterior includes new natural wood siding, a stone base, and corrugated metal. New entry doors and new cable rails completed this exterior renovation. Additionally, we assisted these clients resurrect an existing pool cabana structure and detached 2-car garage which had fallen into disrepair. The garage / cabana building was renovated in the same aesthetic as the main house.

A renowned St. Louis mid-century modern architect's home in St. Louis, MO is now owned by his son, who grew up in the home. The original detached garage was failing. Mosby architects worked with the architect's original drawings of the home to create a new garage that matched and echoed the style of the home, from roof slope to brick color. Several pieces from the original garage were salvaged to be used on and around the new detached garage. New landscaping was part of this design-build project by Mosby Building Arts. Photos by Mosby Building Arts.

Modern Garage doors

Clopay Avante

For this door we combined both flush steel sections and long panel windows. In doing so we achieved a fully customized design that would compliment any Mid-Century style home.

This custom built garage located in SW Portland was designed by InSitu architecture to match the existing mid-century modern home. Photographer: Ty Milford

original Mid Century Butterfly Roof home in Palm Springs, CA

Shawn Bishop