Hackney Shed
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Unconventional garden shed that has a number of guises as an office, library and entertaining space
Situated in a domestic garden in Hackney, the new ‘shed’ replaces a dilapidated asbestos-ridden and spider-filled hut, and acts as a working studio for the clients.
The brief stipulated a storage and work area to be used when the clients worked from home, and also an adaptable ‘entertaining area’ for visiting friends and family.
Built to a limited budget and timescale, the simple aesthetic of the materials is celebrated to create a functional and warm urban haven. Oak framed full-height doors are completely retractable and allow for a clear view of the garden. A library, situated within the structural members, maximises the usable floor area, and a ‘hidden’ rooflight at the rear of the space playfully frames an unexpected glimpse of the sky.
Data
- Begun: May 2010
- Completed: Jun 2010
- Floor area: 15m2
- Sector: House
- Total cost: £9,179
- Address: 36 Lansdowne Drive, London, E8 3EG, United Kingdom
Professional Team
- Architect: Office Sian Architecture
- Project architect: Gurmeet Sian
- Client: Emma Jones + Grace Chapman
- Main contractor: Index Contractors