Medina on 10th is a 7,500 SF single-family residence with a detached ADU, designed for a deep, narrow lot defined by a significant existing tree at the street edge. Rather than resist the site’s proportions, the house embraces them — organizing the primary volume around a central courtyard that becomes the heart of the plan. This interior patio anchors the architecture, drawing light into the core of the home while preserving the mature canopy that shapes the property’s presence from the street.
At ground level, the social spaces unfold along the courtyard edge. A generous kitchen, dining area, and living room open directly to the patio, extending into a covered outdoor room that supports year-round entertaining. Supporting spaces — including a guest suite, den, wine room, pantry, and mud room — are integrated seamlessly within the elongated plan. A detached structure houses a four-bay garage with an ADU above, maintaining privacy and flexibility for multigenerational living or guests.
Upstairs, the primary suite is positioned to capture filtered views into the preserved tree canopy, transforming a setback constraint into the most intimate and distinctive space in the house. Three additional bedrooms, a family room, study, and laundry complete the second level. The ADU continues as an independent living unit with its own vertical circulation and separate entrance.
