Aspace Studios: ADU Design and Build in Los Angeles
Aspace Studios is a design-build studio based in Los Angeles, working with homeowners through the full process of designing, permitting, and constructing accessory dwelling units and residential expansions. Their focus is on layout, flow, and detail — creating spaces that function well and feel considered from the ground up.
The team's background spans years of hands-on experience flipping homes and developing properties across the LA area. That experience has shaped their approach to what they build and how they build it. A background in the military and private security industry has also contributed to a disciplined, detail-oriented way of working. Combined with a genuine appreciation for design — rooted in part in their history as sneaker enthusiasts — Aspace brings a particular eye for craftsmanship and intentionality to each project.
What Aspace Studios Builds
Aspace Studios handles a range of project types, with a primary focus on accessory dwelling units and residential development across Los Angeles. Their ADU work covers several formats:
- Detached ADU — A standalone backyard structure offering full privacy and flexibility, separate from the main home.
- Attached ADU — An addition connected to the existing home, designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing structure.
- Garage Conversion — Converting an existing garage into a fully livable, permitted space. This is a practical option for homeowners looking to add usable square footage without new ground-up construction.
- Junior ADU (JADU) — A smaller unit created within the existing home's footprint, typically requiring less construction work and permitting complexity.
Beyond ADU construction, Aspace also takes on home expansions — extending an existing home's footprint through planned additions — as well as full residential projects, including ground-up builds and larger-scale residential transformations.
The Aspace Process
Aspace Studios structures their work around three main phases, guiding clients from initial concept through to a completed build.
Vision and Feasibility — The process begins with an evaluation of the property and the homeowner's goals. This stage is about understanding what's realistically possible on the site and establishing a clear direction before any design work begins.
Design and Planning — Once the feasibility groundwork is in place, the team moves into refining the layout and design direction. Plans are prepared with functionality and cohesion in mind, ready to move the project into the permitting and build stages.
Build and Completion — With planning complete, Aspace oversees the construction process through to delivery. Attention to detail during this phase is central to how they work, with the goal of handing over a finished space that reflects the original vision.
On the financing side, Aspace recognizes that building an ADU or expanding a home is a significant investment. They help clients understand the financing options available to them, which can include:
- HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit)
- Home Equity Loan
- Cash-Out Refinance
- Construction Loan
- Personal Loan
A HELOC, for example, allows homeowners to borrow against existing equity in their home, drawing funds as the project progresses. It typically suits those who want flexibility throughout the build. Requirements generally include 15–20% or more equity in the home, a credit score of 620 or above, and a stable income with a manageable debt-to-income ratio. The right financing approach will depend on the individual property, goals, and long-term plans — and Aspace works with clients to identify what fits their situation.
Aspace Studios operates across Los Angeles, taking on projects with a consistent and disciplined approach to the work. Their aim is to deliver ADUs and residential spaces that serve as both functional living environments and meaningful long-term assets for the homeowner.
