I saw how a no-frills garage got turned into a gorgeous apartment for cheap, and it made me realize how empty offices could easily get converted into housing, too
The site of a garage-turned-apartment unit in Santa Clara, California.
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I toured a garage that was transformed into a luxe studio apartment in Santa Clara, California.
Rebecca Möller, whose company did the conversion, wants to do the same thing with offices.
After seeing how livable the space was, I'm convinced more people will do conversions.
I learned about Symbihom in March when I spoke with company founder Rebecca Möller, a commercial real-estate veteran who started the company three years ago.
Rebecca Möller in front of a new accessory dwelling unit in Santa Clara.