World-Inspired Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs
Kanga Construction
The original orchid house and gardening shed was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017. We re-built this structure in the same location on the property and added a few upgrades to the old structure. Not only does it now meet 180+ hurricane wind codes it also has a skylight beaming natural light into the storage shed area. We also installed a v-crimp metal roof. We custom made some Sapele Mahogany lattice for hanging orchids and a outdoor ceiling fan for hot summer days. The wood siding was made in a board and batten design and is made from Red Grandis, a Eucalyptus that is a sustainable product and perfect for outdoors. We finished the siding with an exterior grey stain with the intention for the structure to blend in with the surrounding landscaping.
Altura Architects
Our client has a large collection of bonsai trees and wanted an exhibition space for the extensive collection and a workshop to tend to the growing plants. Together we came up with a plan for a beautiful garden with plenty of space and a water feature. The design also included a Japanese-influenced pavilion in the middle of the garden. The pavilion is comprised of three separate rooms. The first room is features a tokonoma, a small recessed space to display art. The second, and largest room, provides an open area for display. The room can be accessed by large glass folding doors and has plenty of natural light filtering through the skylights above. The third room is a workspace with tool storage.
Photography by Todd Crawford
Ki Arts
This is a different view of the tea house. The low bamboo fence helps to define the relation of the tea house to the garden. The ridge roof architectural style (kirizuma) is very evident in this photo. The roof has layered cedar shingles and is topped at the ridge with Japanese ceramic tiles.
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Dennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer Photographer
Click on the web site link to see a short video featuring this tea house.
Hoffman Grayson Architects LLP
The scroll was designed to say "REST, RELAX, REFLECT".
The custom rectangular window creates an 8" deep granite ledge, looking out into the hillside woodland setting.
Glen Grayson, Architect
Hoffman Grayson Architects LLP
The elements in the Tea House are arranged in accordance with the Bagua.
The walls are finished in Japanese stucco, with cedar wainscoting, and straight grain Douglas Fir trim. The cathedral ceiling is framed in Cedar, with cedar tongue and groove planking.
The floor is straight grain Douglas Fir.
A custom table was designed to fit below the far window, made from the same slab of Utile that was used for the ridge beam.
Glen Grayson, Architect
World-Inspired Garden Shed and Building Ideas and Designs
Rhino Rock llp
Exterior of a Japanese tea house. Fully insulated building with heating. A traditional shoji window panel on the side of the building. Roof made with Canadian Cedar shingles. The front corner of the building overhangs the pond. The Japanese tea house was constructed to compliment an existing Japanese stream and pond.
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