by Menter Architects LLC
Seattle, WA, US 98103 · 46 photos
Garage renovated for family play
http://www.menterarchitects.com

Play pavilion for family exercise and events. Indoor/outdoor Kids space for climbing monkey bars, ropes, swings, dance, party room, garden plays and movie nights. Photos by Subtle Light Photography

 
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nmadias9808 wrote:
window manufacturer please?Super lucky family.Ahhmazing!3000 people already want this. kudos Menter »
· Comment · 7 months ago
Menter Architects LLC thanks, they are lucky and it's so fun to see how well the kids use it. The folding door system is Fleetwood, the interior windows, Lindahl and skylights Velux
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beverleyc wrote:
Is it possible to tell me which growing zone this house is in? - Is it possible to tell me which growing zone this house is in? »
· Comment · 10 months ago
Menter Architects LLC this is in sunset zone 8B, thanks
8 months ago ·
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julielaroche wrote:
monkey bars - Could you please give me more details on how you made and mounted the monkey bars into the walls? Where can I buy them? »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Menter Architects LLC We fabricated the monkey bars out of a handrail system called Speed Rail. It comes with T, L, and other fittings that allow for the connections between pieces and to the wall.
12 months ago ·
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miele wrote:
Great job ! What are the steps made of ? Thanks. »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Menter Architects LLC Thanks, the steps are poured concrete with a sandblasted finish
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joyce1849 wrote:
WALLS - Great design! Please advise exaclty what the inside walls are made of. Many thanks! Joyce »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Menter Architects LLC yes, I think this would work great for a basement, the light wash of white paint allows some of the natural character of the wood grain to come through without overwhelming space like the old panelling of the 5o's basements.
12 months ago ·
Menter Architects LLC we travel!
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johnnycrossfit wrote:
Dimensions - What is the dimensions of the building? I would like to build something similar and I am curious how much space I may need. »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Menter Architects LLC The space is approximately 21' x 24'. We would have liked to have a little more space maybe 28' x 24' but were limited by zoning code.
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Carpet Colour Centre - Carpet One wrote:
Dormer - Is the roof a rafter construction, what is the roof pitch and what is the type of dormer you've used? »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Menter Architects LLC Yes the roof is a 2x6 rafter construction with a 6/12 pitch. It is the original roof frame of the old garage, we added a steel truss across the center to support the climbing ropes and swings. The hip dormer is also 2x6 rafter construction
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Brigitte Reynolds wrote:
Would you know the golden tree behind please »
· Comment · 5 months ago
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Thanks to the dormer window, it's hard to tell if this is a pyramid roof, with a single peak, or a hip roof, which would have a ridge at the center.
The biggest challenge for Menter was getting zoning approval. "We couldn't change the garage into a play space without adding car parking elsewhere on the property, so we ultimately ended up with a car garage tucked underneath a multipurpose space," says Menter. Folding doors: Bi-folding Aluminum Door System, Fleetwood
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