SCHTAUSS repurposes leftover building materials into a modular shed office space

the design features three operable openings on the southern facade to promote natural ventilation.

DAM edited by christina vergopoulou October 8, 2024 2 min

SCHTAUSS is Built from Reclaimed and Local Materials

Designer Daniil Aron-Mokhov constructs the SCHTAUSS Modular Shed Office utilizing leftover materials from the owner’s previous home renovation, complemented by locally sourced materials from contractors and small businesses. The project involved four days of laser cutting and fabrication at a local FabLab, followed by a two-day installation on-site in Vancouver, Canada. Positioned on the north side of the property, SCHTAUSS is set two meters away from the main building and serves as a multifunctional office space.

SCHTAUSS repurposes leftover building materials into a modular shed office space - 1 — all images courtesy of SCHTAUSS

SCHTAUSS offers views through rooftop patio and openings

SCHTAUSS’ design functions as a multifunctional office space and features three operable openings on the southern facade, facilitating natural ventilation and providing flexible access points. The lower openings double as seating patios, enhancing outdoor usability. At the rear, a ladder provides access to a rooftop patio, offering views of the mountains typically obscured by the surrounding 2.5-meter perimeter hedges.

SCHTAUSS repurposes leftover building materials into a modular shed office space - 2 — SCHTAUSS Modular Shed Office, designed by Daniil Aron-Mokhov, uses leftover materials

SCHTAUSS repurposes leftover building materials into a modular shed office space - 3 — locally sourced materials from contractors and small businesses were incorporated into the office project

SCHTAUSS repurposes leftover building materials into a modular shed office space - 4 — the design features three operable openings on the southern facade to promote natural ventilation

SCHTAUSS repurposes leftover building materials into a modular shed office space - 5 — the compact office is designed for both indoor functionality and outdoor enjoyment

schtauss-modular-shed-office-space-designboom-1800-2 — lower openings in the facade double as seating patios, enhancing usability and outdoor access

SCHTAUSS repurposes leftover building materials into a modular shed office space - 6 — a ladder at the rear of the structure leads to a rooftop patio for additional outdoor space

project info:

name: Modular Shed Office – SCHTAUSS
designer: Daniil Aron-Mokhov

location: Vancouver, Canada

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