Sited
in a natural clearing near a dense stand of firs, the shed makes passing
reference to the Northwest’s vernacular tradition of timber-frame construction
while striving for sculptural expression. The surrounding farm overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the windswept landscape
provided inspiration for the shed’s dynamic forms. The L-shaped configuration
deflects the prevailing winds and shelters the adjacent work area, which is
further protected by a tall slatted wood fence. The building, clad in cedar,
has a shape-shifting quality as a visitor walks its perimeters, viewing the
active forms.
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