Commissioned by a creative client, Surman Weston designed this picturesque writer's shed. The property owner, an author and illustrator, asked the London-based architecture company to make him a backyard working space for his Hackney home.
Inspired by a love for children's literature and mythology, the writer's shed is described as a "fairytale hut at the bottom of the garden where the client can retreat and immerse himself in his work."
The structure has a cedar exterior with a shingle roof, chimney and log storage area. The space has floods of natural light thanks to a north-facing skylight. It also has a large sliding door. A book case surrounds the wood-burning stove, which also allows the writer to show off his favorite titles.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Backyard Working Spaces
- Opportunity for architect firms to design functional and aesthetically pleasing working spaces in residential gardens.
- Inspired by Literature
- Furniture and decor companies can create products that evoke the charm and whimsy of beloved books and fairytales.
- Natural Light Design
- Architects and designers can explore innovative ways to maximize natural light in small spaces.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Opportunity for architecture firms to create custom backyard working spaces like the writer's shed designed by Surman Weston.
- Furniture and Decor
- Opportunity to design and market furniture and decor inspired by literature and fairytales.
- Lighting
- Lighting companies can develop innovative solutions to maximize natural light in small spaces, like the writer's shed with its skylight.
