This gorgeous garden gym and rear shed in Grandpont, Oxford, was a complex but interesting project - built around a large evergreen tree! We love working with our natural environment and think the end result is rather lovely. The clients are really active and wanted a flexible space, mainly for a home gym but also with office space. The project was slow to start as we had to move out a few tons of spoil and an old shed through the beautiful finished basement kitchen. S pace was tight and the ground was dug by hand for levelling and pipework but we found a route for the waste pipe and electric supply via a very kind neighbours wall. We designed the cedar slat fence after the clients saw the finish on the garden room. The walls that butt directly up to the neighbours are metal clad. They plumped for an air conditioning system and a hot water tank system. Bathroom fittings were chosen by the clients. A waterproof vinyl floor for the bathroom area is complimented by an engineered oak main floor. It is fully plastered and decorated with interior by Inside Out Oxford. We also designed in two bifold doors at the front, which is unusual but opens up beautifully. We covered the walkway and made two openings for light and to allow rainwater to reach the tree roots. We are now designing a garden to compliment the building, including a slate chipping path. The clients discussed and chose the cladding and building with the neighbours to lessen its impact.