My submission to the $300 House Challenge. My entry link, Contest website link. If you would like to vote for my or any other proposal, you will need to register and rate at least 25 entries before any of your ratings will count. If you do vote please be courteous and respectful of the other entries.

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I broke down the needs into three categories: office, library, and storage. This led me to a cluster design, with an 10×12’ office, an 8×10’ library, and a 6×8’ storage.

I thought the office and library space should be connected and the storage space should be separate. Each space is a basic rectangle with a shed roof which would make construction simple and efficient.

The office is clean, with abundant light. The desk faces inward, with no windows at your back. Also, it is not facing the main house so there will be no distractions. The Clerestory will provide ample non direct light, no matter how the building is orientated. Closed storage in the office creates a clean, non-cluttered atmosphere. A window seat is included to make the room more cozy and informal.

The library is intended to be darker than the office. With wood walls and open storage this space more reflects a typical shed. This is where the cider press, books, and any other items can go. The library has one window that looks back at the house.

The storage is handled as a separate building which is a basic shed. This is for any gardening / storage need. If needed it doesn’t have to be built at the same time as the office. This building also serves as the third wall to a small court yard.

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