Will the Tiny Cabin go Hyper Modern?

If you don't follow me on Instagram,  you may not know after a minor midlife crisis I moved to the woods and built a temporary tiny shack.  My ultimate plan is to build a tiny cabin and I have struggled with the design ever since moving into the temporary tiny shack a few months ago. I have built many and love the original log cabin but to build one for me is to give into the easy way out regarding design.  I want to challenge myself and see if I can build something that brings a different kind of melancholy.  

The plan is very simple and mainly consists of a shop (my whole purpose in life) a kitchen, bath and sleeping room. The bedroom is small as I see this as a room of necessity and not for living.  Like the bear sees the cave before he enters it for winter. It is an instinct but I am sure he dreads the long sleep.  The kitchen is really jut part of the office as this is where the magi happens. The design before the storm :)

The elevations are an attempt to pay homage to the modern architecture of the 50's  I often tell my customers that not contemporary humans are brave enough or have the budget to replicate or should even try because of the sacrilege but I digress, I am going to try it because I turn 60 this year and time is running out to create that great masterpiece :). I don't imagine I'll be remembered for much. I was kind of hoping the buildings I have built would stand for something but say la vie :)  

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Marlon's Container/RV Carport is Done!

 

This 28' x 40' carport project was for one of our customers in Arizona and I am pleased with how it turned out.  He will be installing a 40kw solar system on the roof and park his 38' motor home also.  If you need a project like this please contact me here.

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Two Story Garage

This is a current project where we are going to design and build this garage based on our customer's desire to have a two-car, two-story garage with a 2nd floor for which will be used as a place to have friends and business acquaintances over for food and fun.  We will be making several videos on my ArtisanTony channel.

I will also be featuring this project at the Artisan School of Construction and Philosophy.  If you need residential design and drafting services, contact me here.

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Our New AT-Panel Siding and Trim System is here!

Check out the sample Barret and I made and the introductory pricing we have established for new customers. We developed this system for those wanting to build a home that is similar to a shipping container but also want the added benefits of proper construction techniques and design flexibility.{gallery}atpanelpics{/gallery} 

Contact me here if you have questions or would like to order this cool new system.  I can estimate shipping for you and also help you esimate the materials you will need. We will be creating a series of videos showing how flexible and cool this product can be and how it can also save you money.

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• siding panels
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Metal Pro Buildings How-To Video with Our Help

Metal Pro Buildings advertisement department put the finishing touches on the SketcUp animation we provided for them.  It's exciting to see your work come to fruition!

 

 

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Crestwood Avenue is a Go!

I designed this house over a year ago and finally, the owner has decided to go through with the project. I am very excited because I will have a fresh project to start building our "How to Build Your Own Home" course and Artisan School of Construction and Philosophy.  I will have several videos also on my ArtisanTony channel. 

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