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Warm contemporary · design study · concept visualization

Two-Storey Retreat

Two stories · size and room program to be defined

A two-storey steel-frame concept pairing a taller main volume with a lower side wing, warm wood cladding, light walls, and a low-pitched metal roof.

Best for: Exploring a custom two-storey design direction. Final architecture, room arrangement, engineering, placement, price, and permit eligibility remain property-specific.

Visual design study. Size, room layout, pricing, and ADU eligibility are not yet established.

Two-Storey Retreat daytime exterior concept with a lower side wing and wood-clad upper storey
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Concept imagery. Final materials, openings and room arrangements are confirmed during project design.

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Design study · specifications pending

A visual direction to adapt to your property.

Developed from a supplied two-storey house framing reference. This is a visual design study, not a measured ADU plan. Floor area, footprint, bedroom and bathroom counts, pricing, structural design, and ADU eligibility have not been established. Finishes, glazing details, interiors, and landscaping are proposed; the images may differ from the source geometry. Automatic map placement and configuration pricing are unavailable for this concept.

Area

Size to be defined

Footprint

Not validated

Bedrooms

To be designed

Bathrooms

To be designed

Two-storey main volume with a lower side wing

Five AI-generated concept views

Property-specific adaptation required

Visual direction

See the character, finishes, and structural idea.

These visualizations establish the architectural character, material direction, and spatial feel of the model. Final architecture and construction documents remain property-specific.

Elevated concept view of the Two-Storey Retreat and its low-pitched roofs

Elevated view

Concept visualization; final design is project-specific.

Two-Storey Retreat evening concept visualization with warm interior lighting

Evening exterior

Concept visualization; final design is project-specific.

Proposed Two-Storey Retreat kitchen and dining interior concept with oak cabinetry

Kitchen and dining

Concept visualization; final design is project-specific.

Illustrative Two-Storey Retreat steel-frame concept, not an engineered framing plan

Steel frame

Concept visualization; final design is project-specific.

Specifications & selections

Know the model. Define the details.

Two-Storey Retreat is a starting point for your project. The catalog defines its visual direction; the specifications below show what is resolved with your property and written proposal.

Structure
Steel-frame design direction. Member sizes, connections and lateral design require project-specific engineering.
Foundation
Foundation type and dimensions are selected after site and soil review.
Roof & exterior
The gallery shows the architectural direction. Roofing, cladding, colors and opening schedules are selected during design.
Kitchen
Cabinet layout, countertops, appliance models and allowances are established in the written scope.
Bathrooms
Fixture models, tile, waterproofing and accessibility choices are confirmed with the final layout.
Interior finishes
Flooring, paint, doors, trim and hardware selections are documented before construction pricing is finalized.
Heating, cooling & hot water
Equipment type, capacity and location require energy design and utility review.
Electrical, water & sewer
Connection locations, service capacity, trenching and upgrade requirements are property-specific.
Laundry & storage
Location, appliance clearances and storage requirements are resolved with the room plan.
Height & ceiling dimensions
Not established by the catalog footprint; confirmed in the architectural elevations and sections.

Budget transparency

What the planning budget covers.

A price has not been established for Two-Storey Retreat. First define the floor area, room program, footprint and property conditions. A different model’s price would not represent this design.

Resolve before approving your proposal

Utility connections and upgrades, demolition, grading, drainage, retaining walls, access, fire requirements, solar, surveys, specialty reports, landscaping, decks, furniture, financing costs and owner-selected upgrades must be reviewed separately. Your signed scope identifies actual inclusions, exclusions and allowances.

Plans & documentation

See what is available for Two-Storey Retreat.

Available on this page

Model presentation

Five concept views, a two-storey design direction and the items that need definition before pricing.

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Project-specific development

Permit & construction set

Site plan, dimensioned floor plans, elevations, sections, structural calculations, foundation design, energy documentation and coordinated utility plans require professional development for your project.

Not published for download

CAD, Revit & 3D tours

No downloadable CAD/Revit package or interactive walkthrough is currently offered for this model. Ask which files can be prepared, their scope, delivery timing and usage rights.

Before you choose

Questions about Two-Storey Retreat.

Will this model fit my backyard?

This design does not yet have a measured footprint. Start with a consultation to define a size and layout appropriate for your property.

Can I change the layout or finishes?

Discuss your room arrangement, window orientation, kitchen, bathroom and finish preferences during design. Changes can affect the footprint, engineering, cost and approval path.

Are the pictures and layout construction drawings?

No. Images illustrate a design direction and the schematic is for planning discussions. Construction requires coordinated project-specific documents and approvals.

Is the displayed budget a turnkey quote?

This design is not priced. A written proposal requires a defined room program and property review.

What should I send to get started?

Provide the property address, intended use, preferred model and any existing survey, site plan or utility information. You can begin even if those documents are not yet available.

San Jose model fit

Would the Two-Storey Retreat fit a San Jose property?

Review San Jose planning resources before developing the size, height and layout for this two-storey design study.

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Property-specific next step

Discuss the site and room program before setting the size.

This concept has no approved footprint, construction price, or permit status. Start with a design discussion and property-specific review.

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