backyard office

A loft-style bedroom is situated beyond the kitchen above the bathroom.

White oak slats and cork cladding give texture to the facade of a house that architect Jack Becker de-signed for himself and his wife, landscape architect Maddie Hoagland-Hanson, in an alley in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, D.C. High awning windows let daylight in while preserving privacy.

The Shudio Exterior.

The Shudio and patio with privacy trellis.

A structure built in a Polish ROD cannot be permanent, nor can it exceed 375 square feet.

Despite its small footprint, the flexible, multi-purpose space includes bike storage and a niche for storing weights.

With little to no permitting required because of its small size, Sett Studio units can be used for an extra bedroom, a yoga studio, a hydroponics growing area or an office space, like this 96-square-foot one shown here.

Working with a limited budget, First Lamp designed and built one principle architectural flourish: exposed Douglas fir rafters that would weather to a brighter red over the years and accent the white siding.

The Light Shed is wrapped in corrugated bituminous fiberglass backed by a UV open cladding membrane.

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The courtyard and open-air kitchen are the home’s hub, where Ernesto’s guests can convene for meals he prepares using local ingredients. “There is an incredible amount of produce in the area. It’s the simple things,” he says. Ellen designed the table and benches, which are surrounded by plantings added to the property.

The mix of plywood helped save on costs, adds visual interest to the space, and serves as an example for Tim’s clients.