What our clients needed: • Create a garden folly that doubles as a well-built shed for crafts and storage. • Size the structure large enough for comfortable storage without dominating the garden. • Discreetly locate the shed in the far corner of the rear yard while maintaining existing trees. • Ensure that the structure is protected from the weather and carefully detailed to deter access of wildlife and rodents. FUNCTION • Construct the shed slab close to grade to permit easy access for bicycle storage, while building shed walls above grade to ensure against termites and dryrot. • Install a French door and operable casement windows to admit plenty of daylight and provide views to the garden. • Include rugged built-in work bench, shelves, bike racks and tool storage for a rustic well-organized and efficient space. • Incorporate GFIC electrical service for safe access to power at this distant corner of the yard. • Position energy-efficient interior lighting to ensure space can be used year-round. • Switch control of exterior light from house and from shed for ease of command. AESTHETICS • Design and detail the shed to coordinate with the Arts and Crafts style house. • Include an arbor for future flowering vines, further softening the shed’s garden presence. • Simple and rustic interior surfaces ensure that the space is easy to clean. • Create an aged and softly weathered appearance, and protect the exterior siding by finishing the cedar with a custom-colored semi-transparent stain. INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION • Factory-built components were pre-assembled to allow for a speedy assembly and for a shorter on-site construction schedule. • Each component was easily transported through the yard without disturbing garden features. • Decorative exterior trim frames the door and windows, while a simpler trim is used inside the unadorned shed. OBSTACLE OVERCOME • The structure is located in the corner of the yard to avoid disturbance of a curly willow tree. • The low-profile structure is positioned close to property lines while staying beneath the allowable daylight plane for structures. • To comply with daylight plane close to fence, the roof form combines hip and gable forms, with door located at gable end. • The height of the modest interior is maximized, without exceeding the allowable building height. CRAFTSMANSHIP • The concrete slab was precisely formed and finished for ease of shed assembly before the factory-built components were delivered to site. • Precision planning meant the pre-framed door fit exactly between raised concrete curb.

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Manufacturer: Ultracraft Style/Finish: (Bar) Ultralux Southbeach in "Racing Red" & "Metallic Gray"; (Bathroom) Maple Apex in "Luna Gray" Countertop: Solid Surfaces Unlimited - (Bar) Anthracite Corian; (Bath) Rain Cloud Corian w/ integrated matching sink Bar Sink: Blanco - Precis Single Bowl Undermount in Graphite Faucets: Customer's Own/Builder Hardware: Richeliu - Various Sized Pulls in Stainless Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Bennett Construction/Superior Custom Stone (Paul Bennett)

Demo and ground-up construction of a single-family NetZero infill home. 2,385 sf of precisely aligned, horizontally and vertically harmonious, intentionally designed living space. Every room faces the enveloping garden, with natural light filling the entire home through European steel-framed windows. Constant-run cedar planks designed to mature and metamorphose. Handmade soaking tub. Four unique stone elements featuring fossilized details. Color palette designed to celebrate the carefully curated art collection. Front public space is separated from the rear private area by a large pocketed door, effectively dividing the home in half. Three strategically planted trees, craned-in critically to create intentional shading, one planted in the middle of the deck. Solar panels servicing all the electric appliances. Handmade and finished oak floor with three different board sizes creating a dynamic pattern. Leather and fabric panels in the rooms.

Demo and ground-up construction of a single-family NetZero infill home. 2,385 sf of precisely aligned, horizontally and vertically harmonious, intentionally designed living space. Every room faces the enveloping garden, with natural light filling the entire home through European steel-framed windows. Constant-run cedar planks designed to mature and metamorphose. Handmade soaking tub. Four unique stone elements featuring fossilized details. Color palette designed to celebrate the carefully curated art collection. Front public space is separated from the rear private area by a large pocketed door, effectively dividing the home in half. Three strategically planted trees, craned-in critically to create intentional shading, one planted in the middle of the deck. Solar panels servicing all the electric appliances. Handmade and finished oak floor with three different board sizes creating a dynamic pattern. Leather and fabric panels in the rooms.

Demo and ground-up construction of a single-family NetZero infill home. 2,385 sf of precisely aligned, horizontally and vertically harmonious, intentionally designed living space. Every room faces the enveloping garden, with natural light filling the entire home through European steel-framed windows. Constant-run cedar planks designed to mature and metamorphose. Handmade soaking tub. Four unique stone elements featuring fossilized details. Color palette designed to celebrate the carefully curated art collection. Front public space is separated from the rear private area by a large pocketed door, effectively dividing the home in half. Three strategically planted trees, craned-in critically to create intentional shading, one planted in the middle of the deck. Solar panels servicing all the electric appliances. Handmade and finished oak floor with three different board sizes creating a dynamic pattern. Leather and fabric panels in the rooms.

Demo and ground-up construction of a single-family NetZero infill home. 2,385 sf of precisely aligned, horizontally and vertically harmonious, intentionally designed living space. Every room faces the enveloping garden, with natural light filling the entire home through European steel-framed windows. Constant-run cedar planks designed to mature and metamorphose. Handmade soaking tub. Four unique stone elements featuring fossilized details. Color palette designed to celebrate the carefully curated art collection. Front public space is separated from the rear private area by a large pocketed door, effectively dividing the home in half. Three strategically planted trees, craned-in critically to create intentional shading, one planted in the middle of the deck. Solar panels servicing all the electric appliances. Handmade and finished oak floor with three different board sizes creating a dynamic pattern. Leather and fabric panels in the rooms.

Demo and ground-up construction of a single-family NetZero infill home. 2,385 sf of precisely aligned, horizontally and vertically harmonious, intentionally designed living space. Every room faces the enveloping garden, with natural light filling the entire home through European steel-framed windows. Constant-run cedar planks designed to mature and metamorphose. Handmade soaking tub. Four unique stone elements featuring fossilized details. Color palette designed to celebrate the carefully curated art collection. Front public space is separated from the rear private area by a large pocketed door, effectively dividing the home in half. Three strategically planted trees, craned-in critically to create intentional shading, one planted in the middle of the deck. Solar panels servicing all the electric appliances. Handmade and finished oak floor with three different board sizes creating a dynamic pattern. Leather and fabric panels in the rooms.

Demo and ground-up construction of a single-family NetZero infill home. 2,385 sf of precisely aligned, horizontally and vertically harmonious, intentionally designed living space. Every room faces the enveloping garden, with natural light filling the entire home through European steel-framed windows. Constant-run cedar planks designed to mature and metamorphose. Handmade soaking tub. Four unique stone elements featuring fossilized details. Color palette designed to celebrate the carefully curated art collection. Front public space is separated from the rear private area by a large pocketed door, effectively dividing the home in half. Three strategically planted trees, craned-in critically to create intentional shading, one planted in the middle of the deck. Solar panels servicing all the electric appliances. Handmade and finished oak floor with three different board sizes creating a dynamic pattern. Leather and fabric panels in the rooms.

Demo and ground-up construction of a single-family NetZero infill home. 2,385 sf of precisely aligned, horizontally and vertically harmonious, intentionally designed living space. Every room faces the enveloping garden, with natural light filling the entire home through European steel-framed windows. Constant-run cedar planks designed to mature and metamorphose. Handmade soaking tub. Four unique stone elements featuring fossilized details. Color palette designed to celebrate the carefully curated art collection. Front public space is separated from the rear private area by a large pocketed door, effectively dividing the home in half. Three strategically planted trees, craned-in critically to create intentional shading, one planted in the middle of the deck. Solar panels servicing all the electric appliances. Handmade and finished oak floor with three different board sizes creating a dynamic pattern. Leather and fabric panels in the rooms.

Demo and ground-up construction of a single-family NetZero infill home. 2,385 sf of precisely aligned, horizontally and vertically harmonious, intentionally designed living space. Every room faces the enveloping garden, with natural light filling the entire home through European steel-framed windows. Constant-run cedar planks designed to mature and metamorphose. Handmade soaking tub. Four unique stone elements featuring fossilized details. Color palette designed to celebrate the carefully curated art collection. Front public space is separated from the rear private area by a large pocketed door, effectively dividing the home in half. Three strategically planted trees, craned-in critically to create intentional shading, one planted in the middle of the deck. Solar panels servicing all the electric appliances. Handmade and finished oak floor with three different board sizes creating a dynamic pattern. Leather and fabric panels in the rooms.

Functional laundry room bespoke cabinet solution. Upper row of walnut wall cabinets offers overhead storage for laundry detergent, cleaning tools and household maintenance supplies; the lower space is precisely sized to embed two front-loading washer and dryer side by side, with integrated countertop and sink between them for pre-soaking, garment folding and sorting tasks. Window blind controls outdoor strong light to protect appliance and cabinet surfaces from UV damage. The compact layout centralizes all laundry work in one zone, optimizing small utility room space utilization for American residential standard laundry areas.

Manufacturer: Ultracraft Style/Finish: (Bar) Ultralux Southbeach in "Racing Red" & "Metallic Gray"; (Bathroom) Maple Apex in "Luna Gray" Countertop: Solid Surfaces Unlimited - (Bar) Anthracite Corian; (Bath) Rain Cloud Corian w/ integrated matching sink Bar Sink: Blanco - Precis Single Bowl Undermount in Graphite Faucets: Customer's Own/Builder Hardware: Richeliu - Various Sized Pulls in Stainless Designer: Devon Moore Contractor: Bennett Construction/Superior Custom Stone (Paul Bennett)

Palms of Arcadia is a dramatic yet elegant mural that blends classical architectural arches with lush tropical foliage. With its deep, earthy palette and intricate palm textures, this design brings timeless grandeur and a natural sense of movement into the space. Inspired by antique garden halls and Mediterranean courtyards, Palms of Arcadia works beautifully in statement interiors — from luxury living rooms and formal dining areas to boutique hotels and upscale lobbies. Printed on seamless, certified European materials, each mural is custom-sized for your wall, creating a flawless one-piece finish with no visible joins — just the look of a hand-painted masterpiece. Key Features: Seamless, one-piece application Tailored precisely to your wall size Printed on premium European non-woven material Breathable, water-resistant, and fade-proof Available in various textures (Pearl Silk, Standard, Concrete, Linen) Customizable in scale and color palette Ideal for residential and commercial use Perfect for: Interior designers, architects, hoteliers, and design studios seeking a luxurious and nature-inspired centerpiece.

Demo and ground-up construction of a single-family NetZero infill home. 2,385 sf of precisely aligned, horizontally and vertically harmonious, intentionally designed living space. Every room faces the enveloping garden, with natural light filling the entire home through European steel-framed windows. Constant-run cedar planks designed to mature and metamorphose. Handmade soaking tub. Four unique stone elements featuring fossilized details. Color palette designed to celebrate the carefully curated art collection. Front public space is separated from the rear private area by a large pocketed door, effectively dividing the home in half. Three strategically planted trees, craned-in critically to create intentional shading, one planted in the middle of the deck. Solar panels servicing all the electric appliances. Handmade and finished oak floor with three different board sizes creating a dynamic pattern. Leather and fabric panels in the rooms.