Ruland Design Group

11/25/2025

Big News! Our Alora ADU was nominated as one of Maxable’s Top 10 ADUs of 2025!

This design is close to our hearts. The Alora reflects everything we believe an ADU should be, thoughtful, efficient, beautifully integrated into its surroundings, and designed to feel special
from the moment you step inside.

If you love it as much as we do, we’d be honored to have your vote.
You can vote here:
https://maxablespace.com/10-best-adus-of-2025/?hsCtaAttrib=199597094404
(Scroll to Alora ADU – San Diego, CA)

This nomination also falls in a meaningful year for us: 2025 marks our 25th anniversary of designing commercial spaces, homes, and ADUs for our San Diego community. We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate.

Thank you for supporting our small but mighty team for the past 25 years. Your trust means everything to us.

We're back with another round of best ADUs of the year! Every year, we've seen breathtaking living spaces make it to the list, and 2024 is no different.

11/09/2025

Ever looked at your garage and thought, this could be something more?

Transform that unused space into a modern, functional ADU, perfect for guests, rental income, or a home office.

At Ruland Design Group, we design garage conversions that meet San Diego’s ADU laws and fit your lifestyle, beautiful, practical, and built to last.

✨ 25 Years | San Diego ADU & Residential Architects
💬 Tap the link in bio to schedule your free consultation.

11/07/2025

Design your ADU entry with style and function.

Including:
- Private areas
- Covered doors
- Cozy seating
- Accessible walkways
- Plants
- Palm trees are optional

Get inspiration from San Diego’s ADU experts at Ruland Design Group.

11/07/2025

We loved designing this ADU!

If you've been thinking of adding an ADU to your property, here's an ADU inspiration for you. It included private entries, privacy, and coastal‑modern finishes.

Ruland Design Group handles design to permit so you’re ready to build.

Comment below for your Free ADU consultation.

01/24/2023

Having trouble getting a building permit from the City of San Diego? Demand for home projects has skyrocketed, causing significant delays. Check out this interview with Chris Dulnikowski for insights based on our experience in navigating the process. Just remember – patience is key!

"It's very frustrating," said Chris Dulnikowski, co-owner of Ruland Design Group.

03/20/2020

Sat, Mar 21, 2020, 10:00 AM: Due to the serious concerns surrounding COVID-19, and the recent government mandates curtailing group meetings, we have changed the format of the ADU Tour. Nothing is more

03/20/2020

To our valued clients and partners: On behalf of the entire team at Ruland Design Group - we hope this email finds you well during this challenging time.

We are monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation closely and are following all recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the State of California and local agencies in order to make the best decisions for our community. Our first priority is the safety and well-being of our clients and staff. RDG staff continue to work diligently, mostly from home locations, as a precautionary measure. Thankfully, since we have the option to work from home, we are continuing to make progress on your project.

If your project is in the permitting stage, please know that we are in regular contact with the building department and will keep you informed of project timelines.
The planning departments in all cities in and around San Diego County, are challenged with a lighter staff this week. While some offices are currently closed we are able to continue to work on your projects through phone, emails and plan disbursement.

We continue to submit projects to the City of San Diego, have one-on-one meetings whenever possible, phone calls and emails and are making progress on your projects.

Let us know if you have any questions or concerns, and be assured that your projects have our committed attention!

Warm Regards and Stay safe out there!
Audrey & Chris

02/22/2020

Looking forward to sharing knowledge about granny flats and Accessory Dwelling Units tomorrow at the SDCIA ADU event! Come join us! With Chris Dulnikowski & Audrey Ruland

01/10/2020

So happy to contribute amazing designs for amazing food!!

Happy Half Hour Podcast 177

12/02/2019

Another great design from . So excited to see this great project come to life and support our community!

Get a preview of Matteo this weekend