Organic Modern ADU Office in Wilton Manors
Portfolio type: Finished Photos
project status: COMPLETED
A serene Japandi-inspired retreat designed for distinction in Fort Lauderdale.
Behind the Design: Vision, Planning & Execution
The client, a high-performing executive, required a professional-grade office separate from the main residence. Traditional home offices lacked the privacy and gravitas he needed. With lot setbacks in Wilton Manors limiting placement options, the challenge was both spatial and architectural.
STUDIO 818 designed and built a detached ADU office paired with a spa-like cabana bath. Sliding glass doors, a slatted wood façade, and composite detailing anchor the exterior in South Florida’s indoor–outdoor lifestyle. Inside, a custom walnut vanity, porcelain tile, and recessed LED lighting bring serene Japandi restraint to the bath — elevating daily rituals with quiet distinction.
The completed Modern ADU office now provides the client with a refined, light-filled workspace and private retreat, enhancing both productivity and lifestyle. Rooted in Organic Modern design and tailored to the Fort Lauderdale context, this project reflects STUDIO 818’s precision and commitment to delivering one-of-a-kind environments that balance form, function, and lifestyle.
An Organic Modern ADU Office Designed for Distinction
The client — an accomplished executive with a national healthcare recruitment firm — required a professional-grade office that was separate from the main home. A detached ADU was the solution, but Wilton Manors’ setback requirements meant the structure needed careful siting and design ingenuity. Our team applied floor-plan-first thinking to create a modern detached office that delivers both privacy and proximity. The result is a workspace grounded in Organic Modern design with Japandi influences, tailored to elevate productivity and wellness.
Spa-Like Cabana Bath with Japandi Detailing
Integral to the project was the addition of a cabana bath that extends the home’s utility and creates a retreat-like amenity within the ADU. A custom walnut vanity anchors the space, paired with large-format porcelain tile and recessed LED niches. Subtle Japandi detailing — clean-lined shelving, dark grout accents, and linear lighting — brings an atmosphere of calm restraint. The bath not only enhances the ADU office experience but also supports the South Florida lifestyle with convenient poolside access.
Indoor–Outdoor Flow in Wilton Manors Style
The detached office’s design blurs the boundary between indoors and outdoors. Sliding glass doors and a slatted wood façade invite natural light while protecting privacy. Composite wood accents, a tiled platform, and landscaped walkways frame the ADU with modern curb appeal. A Florida room interior with porcelain tile flooring and wood feature walls connects effortlessly to the exterior, reinforcing South Florida’s signature indoor–outdoor lifestyle.
A Refined Workspace, Steps from Home
Today, the client enjoys a sophisticated Modern ADU office just steps away from the main residence — a place where focus, calm, and separation coexist with convenience. Rooted in Organic Modern design and elevated by Japandi touches, the detached structure transforms work-from-home days into a serene experience. Distinctive in design yet understated in presence, this Wilton Manors project reflects STUDIO 818’s ability to deliver bespoke environments that serve both lifestyle and legacy.