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Ultra Modern

Flat roof, floor-to-ceiling glass, integrated decks. Architect-level finish.

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Our most architectural finish. Ultra Modern is defined by clean flat or low-slope rooflines, expansive floor-to-ceiling glass that pulls in light and yard views, and integrated decks that blur indoor and outdoor living. It's the choice for design-led buyers and lots where the ADU is meant to be a statement, not a background building.

Defining Details

  • — Flat / low-slope roof
  • — Floor-to-ceiling glass
  • — Integrated decks
  • — Minimal trim detailing
  • — Indoor-outdoor flow
A Framework First home in the Ultra Modern style

Material Palette

Body · Warm Grey
Cladding · Stained Wood
Accents · Dark Bronze
Roof · Flat Membrane
Ultra Modern: render set in production

Best For

Who picks Ultra Modern?

  • ● Design-led homeowners (architects, designers, creatives)
  • ● Lots where the ADU is the focal point, not the background
  • ● Tech-corridor neighborhoods (Los Altos, Cupertino, parts of San Jose)
  • ● Properties with a beautiful yard or view worth framing with large windows
  • ● Primary-residence ADUs where you want the home to feel architecturally distinct
Exterior Accents
Floor-to-ceiling windows (often corner windows for dramatic light), low-slope or flat roof with hidden gutters, integrated covered deck or porch flowing from interior, minimal trim (often flush jamb at windows for cleaner sightlines), mixed warm-natural wood + dark metal cladding.
Interior Approach
Wide-plank wood (often white oak or rift-cut oak) or polished concrete-look LVP, monochrome or warm-grey walls, slab-front flat-panel cabinets in natural wood or muted color, matte-black or polished-chrome fixtures, integrated waterfall countertops (quartz or honed stone).
Where It Fits Best
Strong in: Los Altos, Los Gatos, Saratoga, parts of Carmel-by-the-Sea, design-led pockets of San Jose (Naglee Park, parts of Willow Glen). May look out of place in older traditional neighborhoods; we'll tell you that honestly during the [feasibility study](/feasibility-study/).

Style Upgrade Pricing

What Ultra Modern costs to upgrade.

Ultra Modern is our premium upgrade: it requires more glass (which is expensive), specialty roofing details (flat-roof waterproofing and thermal performance), and integrated-deck framing that doesn't ship with the standard package. The upgrade fee varies meaningfully by model because larger models add more glass and more flat-roof surface area. Use the ADU Designer to see exact upgrade pricing for your model, or it's itemized in your feasibility study.

Every Framework First price includes a permitting budget along with plans, foundation, factory build, delivery, hookups, appliances, and inspections. Permit costs are set by your city or county, so they're confirmed in your feasibility study along with any property-specific site work. The pricing on our models page reflects the standard Classic Craftsman finish. Style upgrades are itemized separately so you see exactly what changes.

Ultra Modern On Every Model

Pick the model. Then pick Ultra Modern.

All 14 Framework First configurations are available in Ultra Modern. Below are six of the most-built options; see the full catalog for every size.

BEST VALUE Four Fifty Studio · 1 Bath · 4 mo → MOST POPULAR Six Sixty 1 Bed · 1 Bath · 5 mo → BEST FOR RENTALS Six Sixty Duo 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 5 mo → NEW · L-SHAPED Seven Forty-Nine 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 6 mo → Available Nine Forty-Five Duo Plus 2 Bed · 2 Bath · 6 mo → NEW · LARGEST Twelve Hundred U 3 Bed · 2 Bath · 8 mo →
See all 14 models →

Ultra Modern FAQ

Questions people ask about Ultra Modern.

How does Ultra Modern handle California sun and heat?
Carefully. Large glass surfaces are managed three ways: (1) high-performance Low-E coatings, (2) deeper roof overhangs above south-facing windows for summer shade, (3) heat-pump HVAC systems sized appropriately for the larger thermal surface. We'll detail the specific glazing package and HVAC sizing during your customization step.

Will Ultra Modern get permit pushback from my city?
Rarely. California state ADU law (Gov. Code §66310 et seq.) preempts local design-review for ADUs; cities can't reject an ADU because of its aesthetic. There are exceptions in historic-overlay districts and coastal zones (Carmel, parts of Pacific Grove), where additional design review may apply. We flag this during the feasibility study.

Does Ultra Modern still feel like a home, not a box?
It can go either way depending on customization. Our default Ultra Modern includes warm natural wood accents (porch ceiling, integrated planters, interior cabinetry) that prevent the 'cold gallery' feel some all-white modern homes have. If you want a more austere look, that's available too. We'll show you both in the ADU Designer.

Compare Styles

The other two styles available.

Standard · Included

Classic Craftsman

Warm woods, tapered columns, deep eaves. The default that fits any neighborhood.

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Urban Farmhouse

Black trim, gabled roof, board & batten siding. Modern but warm.

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Make It Yours

See Ultra Modern on your property.

Tell us a bit about your property below, and a real person on our team will follow up to talk through Ultra Modern on the model that fits your lot best.

  • A shortlist of which models actually fit your lot
  • Honest flags on anything property-specific, like slope or septic
  • A clear next step, whether that is a factory tour or a feasibility study
  • No pressure, and no obligation

Once you submit, a real person on our team reviews your property and follows up within 1 to 2 business days to book your free 30-minute call. No call center, no drip campaign, just a conversation.

After we review your property, we'll invite you out to the factory, or send a member of our team to you, whichever fits your schedule better.

Building more than one? If you're a real estate developer or investor planning multiple units, let us know in the form. We offer better pricing at volume.

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