RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
COACH HOUSES/ GARDEN SUITES/ LANEWAY HOUSES
01 Services
Hello Sun Space Design specializes in creating innovative architectural solutions for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) such as coach houses, garden suites, and laneway houses. We guide clients through the entire process, from design to building permit approval, while navigating zoning policies. Whether you want to maximize space, generate rental income, or create a peaceful backyard retreat, our team turns your vision into reality. We also help with tender documents for accurate costing and assist in selecting the right builder for the project.
We are here to help you with:
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Design and building permit services for detached ADUs (ADUs - accessory dwelling unit) such as coach houses, garden suites, and laneway houses.
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Assistance with tender documents to ensure accurate costing and help in selecting the ideal builder for the project.
A Coach House means: A separate dwelling unit that is subsidiary to and located on the same lot as an associated principal dwelling unit, but is contained in its own building that may also contain uses accessory to the principal dwelling. These new housing units are permitted in Ottawa's urban, suburban and rural areas subject to zoning by-law
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03 About
Welcome to Sun Space Design Studio! I'm Ha Nguyen, a BCIN designer and the proud founder. I'm passionate about crafting innovative residential designs, especially focusing on small footprint design.
Our journey began in 2012, inspired by my work experiences in Ottawa and Sydney, Australia. In Sydney, I worked as both a designer and project manager on various residential projects. I explored concepts like multi-generational living, secondary dwellings, and multiplex development. Witnessing major zoning changes in Australia firsthand, I saw how they paved the way for compact, denser housing developments, transforming the housing landscape.
Returning to Canada in 2019 marked a turning point. I joined a prefab modular construction company, becoming the lead designer at Metaligna Modular. Together, we undertook ambitious projects, including constructing a mobile hospital for Health Canada during the pandemic. We also led the design and construction of around eighty park models, ADU units, and many modular home designs. This collaboration with trades and consultants refined our approach to efficient electrical, plumbing, and HVAC services, enhancing my expertise in optimizing space usage and exposure to cutting-edge modular construction technology.
Growing up in Hanoi, a city renowned for its high living density, instilled in me an innate understanding of small space living. My travels to Japan and explorations of eco-friendly housing developments in Sweden, Australia, and New Zealand further reinforced my conviction that intelligently designed, compact homes should serve as the cornerstone of our communities.
My passion for design extends beyond architecture to encompass furniture design, where I find myself particularly drawn to the precision of laser and CNC cutting techniques. This fascination drives me to create integrated storage solutions tailored for small spaces, enriching the functionality and aesthetics of the designs.
In the words of Frederick Buechner, "The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet." For me, this intersection lies in small footprint design, where I am compelled by a profound sense of social responsibility to address the pressing housing crisis.
I am embarking on this journey with great enthusiasm and extend a heartfelt invitation for you to join me in our pursuit of meaningful impact through Sun Space Design Studio.
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