Creative Home Office Ideas

Are you working from home or may be thinking about joining the bandwagon? It’s important that you establish a workspace that allows you to concentrate on your business, and work in peace. The idea of working from home is very appealing because of the many advantages it offers. You get to save time and money by not […]

Southern Highlands Studio

Fire safety was a primary design consideration

Bullio  NSW  Australia  –  Benn and Penna Architecture Year built:     2013 There are some places in Australia where the risk of bush fires is ever-present. When the bush burns, it does so at a terrifying speed since the native eucalyptus exude a highly flammable oil through their leaves. Houses need to be designed […]

Weaving In The Woods

Weaving Studio – Prentiss Architects Location:  San Juan Island, Washington State USAYear Built:    2010Built area:    1250 sq ft (116 m2) I’ve only visited the San Juan Islands once. I was the guest of Ted Brewer, an extraordinary naval architect. I can’t recall how long the trip took from Seattle but it was worth every […]

3 Needs – Three Studios

The Cooper Joseph Studio - work, rest and listen

If you work from home, you probably know how good it is to have a dedicated studio – a place to stay focused away from the everyday household distractions. In this album, there are three very different studios. The first is for a writer, the second for a sculptor and the third, is as a […]

To Work and Back in 60 Seconds…

Concept drawings

Hackney, London  UK  –  Edgley Design Area -Studio:     79 m2  (853 sq. ft.) Area – Home:     105 m2  (1,134 sq ft) Year Built:          2011 Like so many cities, London is crowded and expensive.  Infill provides opportunity for greater use of space without forcing people to either live in high-density […]

The Hackney Shed – An Awesome Home Office

A simple, elegant workspace

Creating a simple and elegant home office is essential for any professional. It allows you to have a place to focus on your work and avoid distractions. However, creating one could be a big challenge. Take a look at this home office from Hackney, London as a good example. But, in order to have an […]

The Gibson Boathouse and Studio

The Gibson Boathouse and Studio

Lake Oswego, Oregon  –  Robert Harvey Oshatz Designed:  –  1993 Completed:  –  1995 Robert Harvey Oshatz is a master of organic design. His wonderful use of curved laminated beams results in homes that grow from their environment, rather than sitting in or on it. The architect’s notes: “The Gibson’s had an existing boathouse but felt […]