No Ordinary Garden Shed
Well, this is a rather clever garden shed. Designed by Byró Architekti, it is a multipurpose retreat that serves as a library, gathering space, shelter from the rain and extra bedroom. In winter, it can also be used as a greenhouse for potted plants.
Located in a garden enclave around 20 minutes from the centre of Prague, the pavilion was built on the foundations of a dilapidated cottage. Its best surprise is the front façade: timber shutters fold back to reveal a translucent polycarbonate wall, which lifts upwards to open the room completely to the garden and create a sheltered outdoor area.
The exterior is clad in blackened spruce, while the compact interior contains custom shelving, a ladder and a sleeping loft. Steel cables, pulleys and counterweights make the entire front panel light enough for one person to raise. A photovoltaic panel on the roof provides the building’s basic electricity and lighting.
I love how such a small building manages to be practical, playful and completely connected to its surroundings. Definitely no ordinary garden shed.
Originally found at Remodelista. Photography by Alex Shoots Buildings, courtesy of Byró Architekti.
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