Shed 2600

Boone, North Carolina

Commissioned by a local potter as a protective shed for a large kiln, Shed 2600 was inspired by the process of firing ceramics. Conceptually, the building personifies the temperature of the firing within the field-built kiln: 2600 degrees. Designed as a modern interpretation of vernacular lean-to sheds, the wood and metal structure is sited in a garden and creates a visual experience of the firing concept for the owner as well as guests. During the day, weathered hemlock slats blaze as a mixture of brilliant orange and brown colors, suggesting a stack of burning sticks and alluding to what happens within. At night, the polycarbonate skin allows the building to glow, acting as a beacon for clients and visitors to gallery openings.