The WORK_shed began as an e-mail from a former clients with the subject, “Tiny Project?” With a toddler in hand, a baby on the way, and a compact 1919 vintage bungalow running tight on space, our work-from-home clients needed a serious upgrade to their existing office setup.
Architecture firm
Linework Architecture
Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Design team
Tony Salas, Ben Humphrey
Material
Polycarbonate panels for clerestory walls. Wester red cedar shingles for exterior wall cladding. Birch plywood interior paneling and floors.
Typology
Residential Building › Shed
Shipping container sheds are a modern, versatile solution for various storage needs. With their innovative designs and customizable features, they offer durability, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendliness.
In a world where space is increasingly at a premium, minimalist and modular sheds offer a practical solution that does not compromise on style or sustainability. Whether you're looking to create a personal retreat, a workspace, or an eco-friendly guest house, the possibilities are endless when sheds are reimagined through the lens of modern design.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
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.
