The Coach house is located in Hamilton, Ontario. It is currently stands as a shared amenity for four separate households, housing a band saw, power tools, a work bench, a coffee roaster and several bicycles. The upper level is almost wholly devoted to the drying of freshly milled Ash. The outbuilding is built of double wythe load bearing masonry, and has a dirt / concrete floor under some old barn boarding. The Rafters and ceiling joists are timber framed.
I have chosen the coach house a subject for the Manifesto assignment for a number of reasons. Firstly its size, the coach house is approx 80 cubic meters, just 5 cubic meters over the requirements for the assignment. Next the coach house exists. Let me explain. My fascinations of late have been acutely focused on the re-use and renovations of old buildings. Which also serves as a preservation and re-discovery of pre-modern ways of living. Also Old buildings are built well, they are simply executed, they use only high quality materials, and they are well established. Older buildings have seen freezes and thaws, high winds, heavy rain, and loads of snow. They are proven, tried and tested. I chose this particular building not only because I already had photos it and have measured it on many separate occasions, but also because it has incredible potential to be a really cool small house. Stay tuned.
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