Tampa, Florida, USA
Designed by Tim Keepers of OrchestraONE Studio this project is an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) positioned in the corner of a reasonably large site on a river near Tampa, Florida.
This site were Palmey ADU is located was remarkably devoid of plant life and trees, with the only existing ones in the corner of the lot chosen for this structure.
Palmey ADU has been awarded a 2023 Future House Award by Global Design News and The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design.
The client desired to create a feeling of being among plant life in an otherwise barren plot. As a result, the architects decided to integrate the trees around the immediate foundation of the house.
In-ground concrete planters were built next to the foundation to contain the root balls and ensure proper drainage.
Mature palms will be brought in and installed by bundling/wrapping the palm tops and threading them through the roof openings.
The opening in the roof serves two purposes. First, they act as controlled drainage points for the roof and are water sources for the planters below. As a result, almost all the water that hits the roof will be utilized by the immediate plant life around the building.
While it does not look like it, this project consists of two shipping containers clad in Hardie panel, composite lumber battens, and stucco.
The client initially wanted to expose the exterior of the containers, but after further deliberation, they decided on more of a simple modern look with clean lines and large overhangs.
Project: Palmey ADU
Architects: OrchestraONE Studio
Lead Architect: Tim Keepers
Client: Natalie Matthews
Photographs: Courtesy of the Architects
