Designed by Weston Surman & Deane Architecture

A Fairy Tale Hut

Hiding at the bottom of a London garden, this glowing retreat is the perfect whimsical escape for an author/illustrator who loves children's books.

This small writer's studio was designed by Weston, Surman & Deane Architecture to appeal to the client's passion for children's literature. It's a private haven where the author/illustrator can retreat to immerse himself in his work.

Writer's Shed

Glowing Facade

At night the hut's cedar facade glows, illuminating the backyard in a warm dappled light. Shingle cladding, log storage and a chimney complete the look of this whimsical backyard space.

Writer's Shed

Book Lover's Heaven

An oiled chipboard bookcase defies gravity as it stacks haphazardly to fill in the gable wall. It surrounds a small wood fireplace, whose chimney is intentionally wonky to add a sense of fun and whimsy to the studio.

Writer's Shed

Reclaimed Sink

This reclaimed sink uses garden taps and a reflective brass splash back to provide a small wash-space for the illustrator.

Writer's Shed

Writer's Shed

Writer's Shed

Natural Light

During the day, a large north-facing skylight floods the workspace in indirect natural light.

Writer's Shed

Writer's Shed

Contemplation Space

Looking back out over the garden, the glazed sliding door opens onto a covered veranda – an ideal space to enjoy the moody British weather.

Writer's Shed

Aging Timber

Over time the slatted timber facade and shingles will naturally age to a light gray color. This was designed as a way of "complimenting the role of the shed as a place of changing ideas and production."

Writer's Shed

Writer's Shed

Writer's Shed

Whimsical Hideaway

This tiny whimsical studio is the perfect place for a creative writer/illustrator to work. It is cleverly detailed and arranged to make the most of a small space. The bookshelves, fireplace and glowing facade ensure the hut has enough personality to become a fairytale hideaway at the bottom of the garden.

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