A fabulous 6x4m garden building complete with eco loo, electricity, wi-fi and running water. The perfect place to work, rest and play all year round.
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What our clients needed: • Create a garden folly that doubles as a well-built shed for crafts and storage. • Size the structure large enough for comfortable storage without dominating the garden. • Discreetly locate the shed in the far corner of the rear yard while maintaining existing trees. • Ensure that the structure is protected from the weather and carefully detailed to deter access of wildlife and rodents. FUNCTION • Construct the shed slab close to grade to permit easy access for bicycle storage, while building shed walls above grade to ensure against termites and dryrot. • Install a French door and operable casement windows to admit plenty of daylight and provide views to the garden. • Include rugged built-in work bench, shelves, bike racks and tool storage for a rustic well-organized and efficient space. • Incorporate GFIC electrical service for safe access to power at this distant corner of the yard. • Position energy-efficient interior lighting to ensure space can be used year-round. • Switch control of exterior light from house and from shed for ease of command. AESTHETICS • Design and detail the shed to coordinate with the Arts and Crafts style house. • Include an arbor for future flowering vines, further softening the shed’s garden presence. • Simple and rustic interior surfaces ensure that the space is easy to clean. • Create an aged and softly weathered appearance, and protect the exterior siding by finishing the cedar with a custom-colored semi-transparent stain. INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION • Factory-built components were pre-assembled to allow for a speedy assembly and for a shorter on-site construction schedule. • Each component was easily transported through the yard without disturbing garden features. • Decorative exterior trim frames the door and windows, while a simpler trim is used inside the unadorned shed. OBSTACLE OVERCOME • The structure is located in the corner of the yard to avoid disturbance of a curly willow tree. • The low-profile structure is positioned close to property lines while staying beneath the allowable daylight plane for structures. • To comply with daylight plane close to fence, the roof form combines hip and gable forms, with door located at gable end. • The height of the modest interior is maximized, without exceeding the allowable building height. CRAFTSMANSHIP • The concrete slab was precisely formed and finished for ease of shed assembly before the factory-built components were delivered to site. • Precision planning meant the pre-framed door fit exactly between raised concrete curb.

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92 square foot SIP panel, modular, backyard office. Shou-Sugi-Ban wood siding and Monotread wall sheathing. Burned-wood or charred-wood siding, Shou-Sugi-Ban is Japanese wood treatment used in various elements throughout Sett – interior and exterior. Not only does it deliver an attractive aesthetic, the burning also weatherizes the wood, prevents bugs and rot, and has enhanced fire-resistance. Photography by Blake Gordon and Lisa Hause

6 m x 5m garden studio with Western Red Cedar cladding installed. Decorative Venetian plaster feature wall inside which creates a special ambience for this garden bar build. Cantilever wraparound canopy with side walls to bridge decking which has been installed with composite planks. Image courtesy of Immer.photo

This gorgeous 10x12 Signature Series home office features Volcano Gray block siding, Yam doors, Natural (unstained) eaves), and our Lifestyle interior package.

The original concept for this space came from the idea that this modern glass greenhouse would be built around an old wooden shed still standing beneath the trees. The "shed" turned Powder Room would of course be new construction, but clever materiality - white washed reclaimed vertical panelling - would make it appear as though it was a treasure from many years before.

Offering lots of storage room and natural light, the CRAFTSMAN makes a great workshop or gardener’s haven. The higher roof pitch and craftsman style brackets add elegance; the additional single door provides convenience. But it’s the craftsman-style dormer with transom that really raises this model above the ordinary. The Craftsman has a beautiful roof that allows more light into the space. The extra door makes this a great model when you need easy access to the space. This has been a great option for people who needed: workshops, potting sheds, and pool houses as well

The Eco Pod is winner of the international iF design award for its striking use of natural materials blended alongside bold contrasting composites. Taking all of the best features that Pod Space has become renowned for whilst retaining each eco benefit. The Eco Pod has a design that will fit seamlessly into the natural surroundings of your garden, making it the perfect addition to your home. Spacious enough to facilitate different work or leisure pursuits, the Eco Pod lends itself perfectly as a home gym, eco garden office or space for outdoor entertaining. It can even be constructed with separate defined spaces to enable a multi-functional building with room for all the family. Sustainably sourced Siberian Larch modern rain screen cladding offers outstanding durability and longevity, whilst floor to ceiling glazing floods the space with ambient light. On the interior, the lighting is provided with low energy LED spotlights. Walls are super insulated with natural insulation and underfloor heating ensures that the space is warm and bright all year around. As with all Pod Space buildings, our design team will work with you to ensure that the Eco Pod is designed and finished around your needs so we can make adjustments to the size and specification in line with your preferences. Your Eco Pod could become an eco garden office, studio or music room, let your imagination run wild and contact us for a consultation.

Bespoke cedar clad shed and covered outdoor seating area with fire bowl and wood store benches.
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