Internet and mobile devices have revolutionized work. With laptops, computers, smartphones and WiFi, many jobs can now be done flexibly and location-independently. But without some peace and concentration, the mobile office can quickly become a nightmare. Today we'll show you how architects have found a solution for this: modern garden houses offer a comfortable and spacious retreat and can even be converted into alternative living spaces. See for yourself!
Modern garden houses as a home office
Australian company Inoutside offer prefabricated versions to create additional outdoor living space. One of her designs is Cooba – a small contemporary oneBuilding used as an officecould function in the backyard, entertaining area or retreat for teenagers. The combination of medium-dark wood and black window and door frames looks very sophisticated.
This small backyard office was designed by Surman Weston. The external cork cladding reduces the impact on the landscape and provides good heat and noise protection. The interior is completely lined with light birch plywood. The large skylight in the middle of the roof makes the room extra bright.
New York architects Hunt Architecture have designed this narrow house, which is located in the garden of a townhouse in Brooklyn. The studio features a mini green roof and offers the perfect space to relax or read a book. A skylight allows plenty of daylight to flood into the room. In combination with the white wall color, the house appears much more spacious.
The next house was designed by Ashton Porter Architects for a writer in London. There is therefore also enough storage space and bookshelves provided. The aluminum elements give the house a modern touch.
Here you can not only work, but also engage in popular leisure activities, hobbies and sports. This project by Eastwest Architecture, for example, is a modern interpretation of the garden studio. The building is slightly sunken into the ground and features dramatic black charred cedar cladding.
The charred wood cladding was also used in this project. In contrast, the interior is clad in birch panels. The warm LED lighting provides additional effects.
Futuristic and elegant, this garden pavilion from Platform 5 Architects impresses with its organic architecture. It is located in the courtyard of a 1950s terraced house in St. John's Wood, London, and fits particularly harmoniously into the surrounding area.
The next pavilion is in Bussum, the Netherlands, and was realized by Serge Schoemaker Architects. It is clad with 2000 wooden shingles that were hand sanded, painted and individually assembled. In contrast to the dark exterior, the interior appears light and airy thanks to the use of light birch wood. The various pieces of plywood were precisely cut to size and carefully assembled like a puzzle. The lightness of the material creates a calming atmosphere.
This small garden house stands on a floating concrete base and impresses with its dynamic architecture. The project was realized by Architensions for a writer and focuses on the connection between people and nature in an urban environment. The exterior cladding was stained blackcedarand pine plywood was used for the interior. The warm wood becomes a unifying element between inside and outside.
Modern garden houses for living
The next example is one of the prefabricated houses from AVAVA Systems – a company based in San Francisco, USA. They provide eco-friendly houses that have everything necessary for living: kitchen, bathroom, dining and sleeping area.
This garden studio was created to serve as a quiet secluded space. There, residents can paint, sculpt and look after a small orchid garden. The interior design exudes a nostalgic retro flair.
Danish architect Martin Kallesø designed this small guest house, located in the backyard of a private house in the Danish town of Præstø. The room is large enough to accommodate a double bed and a built-in wardrobe. Staying for a longer period would not be a problem.
This small garden studio has been carefully designed to accommodate a couch with wall-mounted TV, a work area and a loft sleeping area. It offers the ultimate retreat in your own backyard.
Texas-based Sett Studio creates tiny offices for your own backyard. This cottage, for example, is 8.5 square meters in size and offers a good solution for those who want a private work area but remain in contact with nature and the garden.
