Explore Denver's ADU story on foot in the historic Baker neighborhood. Join guide Ozi Friedrich, Architect-Principal of Radix Design, for a walking tour of a variety of accessory dwelling units — from alley cottages rooted in the neighborhood's boarding house era to modern builds made possible after Denver re-legalized ADUs in 2016. Meet the locals behind some of the builds, peek inside, and end at a local brewery. Note: We recommend biking, scootering or ridesharing to the venue. Parking is limited.
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Ozi Friedrich (they/them) is the founder and architect-principal of Radix Design, LLC, a small firm based in a historic Denver neighborhood. Ozi designed their first ADU in 2006 and made ADUs a focus of their practice after founding Radix in 2016. Their work focuses on contextually sensitive, compatible ADU designs that are great to live in despite zoning, landmark, or other restrictions. Their work includes the custom design of at least 20 ADUs, including examples of attached ADUs, basement ADUs, and a garage conversion. They are also architect of record for the West Denver Renaissance Collective pre-designed ADU program, and have brought 16 designated affordable ADUs through Denver permitting as part of the program.
Since founding Radix, Ozi has advocated for improvements in ADU zoning, design guidelines, and building codes. Their career has spanned from a time when ADU construction was nearly impossible to the current moment where statewide legislation promises to make ADUs a key strategy in resolving Colorado's housing crisis.
IncDev in Denver note: Our allies at ADU Specialists are presenting an encore of their wildly popular ADU Academy in Denver, and we're making it a weekend with a kickoff Introduction to Incrementalism lecture on Thursday night and this tour of ADUs on Saturday morning. We’ve made it easy to register for the lecture and the tour in one quick transaction.
➡️ Learn more about the Friday, June 12 ADU Academy at ADU Specialists