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Workshop addition and gathering space

From working ground to a room in the trees

Earthwork, posts, roof, concrete and glass become a bright gathering space with a woodland patio.

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The finished glass-fronted demo center opens onto a curved patio and autumn woodland. (open the photograph larger)
FinishedThe finished glass-fronted demo center opens onto a curved patio and autumn woodland.

About this project

Workshop addition and gathering space.

A gathering room built onto an existing workshop, from bare ground: earthwork, posts and bracing, roof framing and the concrete slab.

Glass walls and a timber ceiling connect the room to the woods. It is used as a lounge and meeting space, with a curved patio outside.

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The finished work, and the work under way.

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Earthwork prepares the ground beside the original workshop for the new demo-center addition. (open the photograph larger)
During the workEarthwork prepares the ground beside the original workshop for the new demo-center addition.
Posts and temporary braces establish the new room beside the existing workshop. (open the photograph larger)
During the workPosts and temporary braces establish the new room beside the existing workshop.
Hands-on roof framing makes the scale of the new room tangible. (open the photograph larger)
During the workHands-on roof framing makes the scale of the new room tangible.
The team places and works the concrete slab beneath the new roof. (open the photograph larger)
During the workThe team places and works the concrete slab beneath the new roof.
Roof, slab and wall framing define the new demo-center room. (open the photograph larger)
During the workRoof, slab and wall framing define the new demo-center room.
Glass walls and the timber ceiling bring the woodland into the room before the final floor finish. (open the photograph larger)
During the workGlass walls and the timber ceiling bring the woodland into the room before the final floor finish.
The completed room before furnishing, with a broad glass wall facing the winter woods. (open the photograph larger)
FinishedThe completed room before furnishing, with a broad glass wall facing the winter woods.
A furnished lounge and meeting area share a bright room connected to the landscape. (open the photograph larger)
FinishedA furnished lounge and meeting area share a bright room connected to the landscape.
The patio becomes a quiet place to sit at the edge of the autumn woods. (open the photograph larger)
FinishedThe patio becomes a quiet place to sit at the edge of the autumn woods.

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The same story, in 27 seconds.

From working ground to a room in the trees

Construction footage and project photographs: site preparation, posts, roof framing, slab finishing, glazing and the furnished demo center. No audio.

27 seconds, silent. It plays when you press play.

  1. 0:00A room in the trees. Demo center.
  2. 0:02Prepare the ground. Site work beside the existing workshop.
  3. 0:06Establish the structure. Posts and temporary bracing.
  4. 0:09Frame the roof. Roof framing, by hand.
  5. 0:13Work the concrete slab. Finishing the slab beneath the new roof.
  6. 0:17Bring in the woodland. Glazing and ceiling in place; floor finish still to come.
  7. 0:20Make room to gather. The furnished lounge and meeting area.
  8. 0:24The finished setting. A glass-fronted room opening onto the woodland patio.

Imagine the room differently

Two furnishing concepts for the same room.

The room as built, and two ways it could be furnished as a personal retreat.

The completed room before furnishing, with a broad glass wall facing the winter woods. (open the photograph larger)
FinishedThe completed room before furnishing, with a broad glass wall facing the winter woods.
Living and dining retreat. Residential furnishing concept, not built.

Residential furnishing concept — not built

Living and dining retreat. Residential furnishing concept — not built.
Creative studio and lounge. Residential furnishing concept, not built.

Residential furnishing concept — not built

Creative studio and lounge. Residential furnishing concept — not built.

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The visit is free and there is no pressure. If the timing is not right, we will say so.

  1. We reply the same day. A short call to understand the project.
  2. We come to look. Usually within 48 hours, with a tape and a camera.
  3. You get a written price. Itemized, within 48 hours of the visit for most projects.

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