Indoor/Outdoor
city living.

ADU in the Highlands of Denver, Colorado designed, built, and fabricated by bld studio.

Project: Tejon ADU

Location: Denver, Colorado

Size: 1400 SF

Status: Completed 2020

Type: Residential

Client: Private Client

Services: Architecture, Construction, Custom Fabrication

Situated near an existing historic home in the Highlands neighborhood, this 1400 sq ft ADU is meant to enhance and not detract from its surroundings.

Tejon ADU

Surrounded on all sides by a garden oasis, the Tejon project was strategically divided into thirds to establish a distinct separation of both space and purpose. Programs for both privacy and entertaining were achieved through a simple and intuitive layout. Expansive floor to ceiling operable doors on opposing sides of the central living area encourage indoor/outdoor living and erase the boundaries between interior space and garden. The gabled roof takes its nod from traditional English garden sheds in an attempt to avoid distracting from the classic architecture of the existing home. Maintaining an uninterrupted visual link to the adjacent landscape not only creates a space for gathering but also for retreat for appreciating nature while nestled in the midst of a bustling city.

Looking down the entry of an ADU in Denver, Colorado towards the open yard with a large tree in the summer.

Modern ADU with wood slats and black metal siding in Denver, Colorado.

isometric parti drawing of a modern ADU in Denver Colorado.

Entertaining, relaxing, and access to outdoor spaces were paramount to the client. Programs were worked into the design and layout to create an indoor/outdoor living space that helps achieve these goals.

We took cues from the historic shed buildings used at the same time period of the adjacent home to help inform the design of the gabled roof.

Section drawing of a modern ADU with a gabled roof

Interior space of an ADU in Denver with white oak cabinetry and an open floor plan with floor to ceiling operable doors.

Living area at the Tejon ADU with floor to ceiling built-ins and custom ladder to get to the vaulted space.

Our sister company, Raw Creative, fabricated completely custom elements throughout the home including floor-to-ceiling built-ins, metal detailing, concrete countertops, and a ladder to access a vaulted play area.