The New Avenue blog
More than decade of content on the things we love: your home
What Designers Say When Construction Bids Come In
We received the following email from a designer as bids were coming in for one of their projects…
Permit costs and time required to build a duplex, triplex, or accessory dwelling
We get calls every week from people who want to turn a single-family home into a duplex, convert a garage to turn a duplex into a triplex, or add an accessory dwelling unit to their property. Inevitably, these clients want to know about the permit process and costs for adding to their existing structures…
What does it cost to design and build a remodel, addition, or custom home?
Many people interested in designing and building a custom home or ADU project start with the question: “How much will it cost to build?”…
Adding a guest house and gym to a home in Berkeley
When Marilyn, a Berkeley homeowner, wanted to replace an old garage with a new accessory dwelling unit, she hired New Avenue to create the perfect ADU for her property. New Avenue’s design professional spoke with Marilyn to learn everything about her needs and preferences. The designer then presented Marilyn with several design options to choose from.
Building a custom home on a hillside in Oakland
The owner of a wooded hillside property asked New Avenue to create a custom home that takes advantage of the views. Here is the design.
EXPLORE MORE TAGS
Schedule a free Assessment.
First step:
There’s no commitment, no pressure, no obligation.