This Backyard Cottage in Seattle Presents a New Opportunity for Urban Living

Alley House #1 is a DADU (Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit) designed by Robert Hutchison Architecture in Seattle. The backyard cottage was designed for the architecture firm’s neighbor who plans to rent out their house located on the same property and live in the DADU.

The 799-square-foot structure is one square foot less than the maximum floor area permitted for DADUs by the City of Seattle. The tiny home is ideal for a retired couple looking to downsize or a young couple who doesn’t need a full-sized home.

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