Adaptive Re-Use to Granny Pod: A Look at Two ADUs in DC

• February 1st 2019

by Nena Perry-Brown

With Montgomery County beginning to consider loosening the restrictions on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), this particular housing style may soon become a more regular part of the region's residential neighborhoods. 

Today, UrbanTurf takes a look at a couple of ADUs in DC proper, one in the planning stages and one that was recently completed.

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Adaptive Reuse in Pleasant Plains

The homeowner of 775 Fairmont Street NW (map) recently applied to the Board of Zoning Adjustment for height and setback relief in order to add a floor to a single-story commercial building across the alley from the rear of the Helicopter Factory.

The resulting structure would be a two-story three-bedroom, 3.5-bath dwelling with a garage, cellar, second-floor terrace and roof deck. Patrick Brian Jones of the converted Hoagie House is the architect.

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A "Granny Pod" in Cleveland Park

Possibly the first ADU built in the Cleveland Park historic district is this recently-completed ARCHI-TEXTUAL-designed unit. The homeowners will stay in the newly-delivered ADU while renovations are made on their house, and may later offer a suite for extended family to stay.  

The ADA-accessible one-bedroom unit boasts modern finishes and amenities like Miele and Bosch small space appliances, solar panels, a car charger, and a green roof, as well as reclaimed wood floors throughout.

More photos are below.

This article originally published at https://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/adaptive-reuse-to-granny-pod-a-look-at-two-adus/14956.