Shed

Escape's latest project offers a trio of non-towable dwellings that are suitable for multiple uses, including a shed, cabin, and workspace.

The winner of the 2019 Cuprinol Shed of the Year has been announced. Buxton, Derbyshire's Chris Hield got the nod for his Hobbit-inspired Bux End.

The shortlist for the 2019 Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition has been announced. A total of 21 sheds made the cut this year and highlights include a handcrafted retreat inspired by a log cabin, a converted army truck with a shed atop, and a space-themed tourer.

Following the unveiling of the 2018 shortlist last month, an overall winner of the 11th annual Cuprinol Shed of the Year has now been declared. Sheffield sheddie George Smallwood got the nod for his Bee Eco Shed, a haven for honeybees and other insects.

A floating shed packed with musical instruments, a vintage taxi, and a luxurious yurt all feature in this year's Shed of the Year shortlist. Created by enthusiastic amateurs, the competition contains some of the most interesting self-built architecture you'll see in one place.

The aptly-named Mushroom House, designed by Ben Swanborough, is the winner of the 2017 Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition. The quirky cabin has an impressive level of craftsmanship and includes lots of nice little touches, like stained-glass windows, a trapdoor, and a small glazed floor section.

Sheddie Kevin Herbert has won this year's Shed of the Year competition with his charming Eco entry, the West Wing. Constructed from 90 percent recycled materials, it's an excellent example of the DIY spirit behind the shed scene and was a labor of love, taking eight years to build in total.

If you tell someone their house looks like a shed, it isn't usually taken as a compliment, but Rural Design's Tinhouse was designed that way. Located in a rural plot in Scotland's Isle of Skye, the appealing home echoes the modest agricultural buildings that dot the area.

The Shed of the Year competition includes some of the most innovative, wacky, and downright fun micro-architecture you're likely to see in one place. Entrants include a shed that can withstand a nuclear attack, a sustainable shed built from cobs, and a street-legal shed that packs a V6 engine.

A couple of years after it was first unveiled, Innovation Imperative's Tetra Shed is available to buy. The Tetra Shed caused a stir when it was launched, with its sleek design and its capacity for modular extension. Now, interested parties can get their hands on customized versions.

The SmartPlayhouse is designed to be a safe haven for the kids to play without being a blot on the landscape.