QUH Studio: ADU Design and Architectural Services in California
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have become an increasingly practical response to the housing shortage affecting communities across California and beyond. Known by many names — granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, and secondary units — ADUs offer homeowners a way to add living space, increase property value, and generate rental income. QUH Studio provides design, drafting, and architectural planning services specifically tailored to ADU projects and a range of other residential and commercial needs.
Based in Tehachapi, CA, QUH Studio serves clients throughout California and other states. Their portfolio includes ADU designs and drafting architecture plans for projects located in areas such as Palmdale, CA. From the early programming stages, the team works to understand each owner's needs and preferences, designing structures that reflect the client's lifestyle and practical requirements.
ADU Design, Drafting, and Construction Documents
QUH Studio offers a full range of services to support ADU projects, from initial concept through to permit-ready construction documents. Their services include:
- ADU design for new construction, conversions, and additions
- Architectural drafting and floor plan development
- Electrical plans, foundation plans, and roof framing plans
- Elevations, sections, and architectural detail drawings
- Structural and engineering calculations
- 3D renderings to help clients visualize the finished space
- Permit application support and construction documents
The team is trained in building code ordinances and architectural design, which allows them to prepare complete sets of architectural drawings intended to help clients navigate the permitting process and move forward with construction.
QUH Studio also offers 3D design services, giving clients the opportunity to visualize materials, textures, and spatial composition before any construction begins. This can be particularly useful for homeowners planning a detached ADU, garage conversion, or backyard cottage, where understanding the layout in advance helps avoid costly changes later.
Interior Architecture and Broader Design Services
Beyond ADU-specific work, QUH Studio provides interior architecture and design services for both residential and commercial projects. Their scope of work includes:
- Commercial and residential interior architecture
- Hospitality and workplace interior design
- Assisted living and healthcare interior design
- Space planning and FF&E selection
- Furniture and lighting design
- Metal building new construction
- Single-family and multi-family residential projects
- Townhouses, additions, and conversion projects
Senior living design is noted as one of the studio's areas of focus, with attention given to design elements that support a comfortable and functional environment for older residents.
QUH Studio's principal, Qu, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in interior architecture and design from the Academy of Art University, a CIDA-accredited institution. She is a member of AIA and NCARB and has experience across all phases of design for both interior and architectural projects. The studio's process typically moves from programming and concept development through schematic design, design development, and final architectural drawings.
For homeowners in California considering an ADU — whether a detached unit, garage conversion, in-law suite, or casita — QUH Studio offers design and documentation services at what they describe as a reasonable price point with a relatively short turnaround time.