The reimagining of large sheds in urban development represents a convergence of heritage preservation, sustainability, and innovation. By transforming these structures into vibrant, multifunctional spaces, architects and developers are contributing to the creation of resilient, adaptable cities that can meet the challenges of the future.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
These days, housing is expensive; in fact, almost every building project is expensive. That’s why it’s essential to shop around to find the most cost-effective options available, one of which is a residential shed. Yes, we know the idea of a shed home doesn’t appeal to everyone, but hear us out. You’ll be surprised how innovative residential sheds...
UK retailer Russell & Bromley opens first of new 'British village-style' stores in Hampstead, London. Created by design and architecture studio Shed, a long-standing design partner since 2019.
Written by
Andrea Littler
Bounce Battersea opened August 2023 with industrial yet playful design befitting its iconic, brutalist new home in South London. Sports hall brutalist architecture combines with the burgeoning sporting prowess of ping pong to inspire the latest Bounce venue at Battersea Power Station, designed by London-based designers, Shed.
Project name
Bounce Battersea
Location
Battersea Power Station, London, UK
Photography
Kris Humphreys Photography
Collaborators
Black Rabbit Branding
Structural engineer
Meinhardt
Environmental & MEP
Chapman, DDA
Construction
3 interior Contracts (3i)
Tools used
Vectorworks, Cinema 4D, Adobe After Effects
Material
Concrete tiles, oak timber panelling, timber fretwork, smile plastics, domus tiles
Client
State of Play Hospitality
Typology
Sports Architecture
No matter how much we love and utilize certain items, such as various tools, different sorts of equipment, and many other things, the truth is, they shouldn't be held in our household because they take up too much space.
Backyard garage conversion transformed into a delightful, multipurpose garden studio by Mutuus Studio. The flexible workshop area transforms from garden shed to exercise room to office to playroom to outdoor gathering space.
Project name
Ella's Garden Shed
Architecture firm
Mutuus Studio
Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Design team
Jim Friesz, Kristen Becker
Interior design
Mutuus Studio / Kristen Becker
Lighting
Mutuus Studio / Jim Friesz
Construction
Crescent Builds
Material
Windows (NanaWall SL45 Folding Systems, dark bronze anodized). Glazing (Double-glazed Low-E Insulated Tempered 60, Spacer Bar with a dark bronze finish). Lighting (School House Electric light fixtures)
Typology
Residential › Shed
A new super premium gym focused on elevating fitness within the setting of a boutique private members club, opens its doors in Riyadh. Designed by London-based interior architecture & design studio, Shed, Optimo caters for a discerning clientele that wants to train hard following the very latest fitness practices, but in a discreet and exclusive en...
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Principal architect
Nick Stringer, partner and founder at Shed
Client
Armah Sports Company
Typology
Sports Center › Fitness Center, Gym, Sports
Your garden shed can be more than just a storage space. It can be converted into a beautiful bedroom, or a book room for relaxing. Below are some shed ideas to completely convert the dilapidated storage shed in your backyard.
Written by
Elijah Senolos
Photography
Jesse Gardner (cover image), Danielle Rice, Annie Shelmerdine
