PROJECT TreeHouse Shed
LOCATION Bethesda, Maryland US
PROJECT COMPLETION DATE 8/1/2018
ARCHITECT Gardner Architects LLC
ASSOCIATED ARCHITECT/DESIGNER
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TEAM Amy E Gardner FAIA LEED-AP, Brittany L. Williams AIA
OWNER/CLIENT
CONTRACTOR/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Alan Kanner / Added Dimensions Inc
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Jordan Honeyman
PHOTOGRAPHER John Cole Photography
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEER 1200 Architectural Engineers
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
TreeHouse Shed is an element of a masterplan for a single family property. The masterplan addresses the stewardship of stormwater, the creation of habitat for indigenous species, and the addition of an accessory building for the main house. Our overall strategy preserved the site topography and the existing trees, thereby contributing to the preservation of the forested neighborhood landscape and history.
Built without a garage, and without an amenity such as a walk-out basement, the main house (TreeHouse) lacked the means for practical storage of maintenance equipment and other items. The homeowner desired a freestanding shed that would accommodate equipment such as garden hoses, tools, a wheelbarrow, and bicycles. TreeHouse shed would address these needs.
For Treehouse Shed, the zoning restrictions on the site were strict; combined with the topography and trees to be protected, the Shed would have to be placed in what seemed like the front yard. Tucked into a hillside, with an open corner facing a small terrace and stepped hillside, Treehouse Shed complements the main house and shapes an entry space to it. Combined with a landscaping plan and terraced steps to the front door and rear hillside porch, the Shed is a welcoming pavilion in the landscape.
JURY COMMENTS (If applicable)
This is a beautiful weaving of materials to create a delightful moment in the garden. It fits well with the home. This is a project that highlights client’s willingness to invest in design and quality.
MEDIA FOR DOWNLOAD
Project/Jury PDF
IMAGES (Captions and Photographer Credit)
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TreeHouse Shed
Category
Local > AIA Potomac Valley > Small Projects (AIA Potomac Valley)
Winner Status
- Merit Award
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