Marco V. Morelli says his Studio Shed is the perfect refuge. “It’s changed my life for the better,” he says. “I’ve gotten so much more work done, and I think my marital relations are much better because I have a place of my own.”
A 25-foot custom bifold door made of corrugated plastic and twin-wall polycarbonate encloses an artist’s studio designed by Marc Frohn of FAR frohn&rojas.
A built-in bench painted a bright orange to match the front door offers warmth, convenience, and a playful vibe for the entrance.
The two structures' gabled roofs can be prominently seen from the street, alongside its all-over black siding.
The couple relied on architect Keefer Dunn for structural changes, like the bright red I-beam that runs next to original wooden ceiling coffers and nods to Mies van der Rohe’s Chicago work.