Modern cabin surrounded by lush greenery, featuring large windows and several white Adirondack chairs on a wooden deck. Tall trees and a stone pathway complete the serene outdoor setting.

Haines ADU + Pool

  • The goal of this extensive backyard remodel was to add a small ADU so the clients could entertain and host short-term guests. The clients also wanted to create a space for their special-needs son to have independence in a safe environment. In addition to the ADU, a pool, spa, and landscaping were included to create a haven for the family to enjoy as an extension of their home, especially during the warmer months.

    The 500 SF ADU consists of a main room with combined living, kitchen, dining, and sleeping areas. The interior ceilings are vaulted to create a bright, open feel, and large windows face the outdoor fireplace and pool area, providing views and bringing in natural light. There is a passthrough window connecting the ADU to the deck, which functions as a cocktail bar area during social events.

    A 320 SF pool with jacuzzi spa was designed with total privacy in mind. The full landscaping of the backyard includes multiple decks, decomposed granite paths and patio, a new firepit, and a flow-through stormwater facility.

    Owen Gabbert LLC’s site lead and carpenters self-performed the finish carpentry, including setting cabinets and installing interior trim, as well as the extensive decking that connects the landscaping to the ADU.

  • Architect: Propel Studio Architecture
    Structural Engineer: Munzing Structural Engineering
    Landscape Architect: Dela Studio
    Photographer: Carlos Rafael Photography

Modern backyard with a small house, wooden deck, swimming pool, and surrounding greenery.
Backyard patio with dining table, swimming pool, small blue house, and trees.
Modern cabin with large windows surrounded by tall trees, featuring a wooden deck with four white Adirondack chairs and a fire pit.
View from inside a modern house with a serving window looking out to a landscaped backyard and another house in the background.
Modern open kitchen with view of backyard pool, patio, and neighboring houses.
Modern house with wooden deck and swimming pool in backyard.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a clean, minimalist design. Includes an oven, stovetop, dishwasher, and coffee maker.
Interior view of a triangular vaulted ceiling with recessed lighting and large triangular windows showing trees outside.
Backyard with Adirondack chairs around a fire pit, modern house, swimming pool, and lush trees.
Backyard with a modern patio, dining table, small pool, and garden, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence, with a small house in the background.