Cost saving and aesthetically pleasing solutions were realized to screen the required parking, both from the street and from the new unit.  Exterior patio spaces for each Bedroom and the Main Living Space of the unit add to the livability.  The efficient floor plan of the new unit features two  Bedroom Suites positioned at either end to ensure privacy.  A large, expansive open Kitchen, Dining and Living Room is centered off of the main patio.

 

The Oakland Duplex was created by lifting up an existing single family house and building another unit below.

The Oakland Duplex created a successful and profitable investment property while upgrading the surrounding neighborhood.  The way the new unit was positioned,  complete privacy between the existing house and the new unit was maintained.