James Cutler has taken on some of architecture’s biggest projects—from Bill Gates’ 66,000-sq-ft home to a $139M federal building—yet it’s often the small spaces that fuel his passion. Like the 8-by-10 shed-studio he built in his backyard with his 12-year-old daughter. After tearing down an old tool shed, the 2 spent 8 months pouring the foundation and crafting the structure from rough-sawn Douglas fir. The result is part kids’ hangout, part sleepover cabin, and part studio where Cutler designs buildings around the world. What makes this tiny space special isn’t its size but its spirit—a reminder that good design is less about scale or budget and more about listening to a place, its materials, and the people who will inhabit it… and sometimes, about the joy of creating something meaningful with your child. Don't miss this if you didn't get the chance to watch this video when we published it. Enjoy :)
Kirsten Dirksen
James Cutler has taken on some of architecture’s biggest projects—from Bill Gates’ 66,000-sq-ft home to a $139M federal building—yet it’s often the small spaces that fuel his passion. Like the 8-by-10 shed-studio he built in his backyard with his 12-year-old daughter. After tearing down an old tool shed, the 2 spent 8 months pouring the foundation and crafting the structure from rough-sawn Douglas fir. The result is part kids’ hangout, part sleepover cabin, and part studio where Cutler designs buildings around the world. What makes this tiny space special isn’t its size but its spirit—a reminder that good design is less about scale or budget and more about listening to a place, its materials, and the people who will inhabit it… and sometimes, about the joy of creating something meaningful with your child. Don't miss this if you didn't get the chance to watch this video when we published it. Enjoy :)
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