feathered timber shingles wrap hen-shaped chicken coop in UK's lake district
Briefly

Heir and a Spare is an innovative chicken coop designed by Phineas Harper, Rosa Nussbaum, and Jos Geczy for Grizedale Arts in the Lake District. The coop features overlapping timber shingles for a feather-like texture, is elevated on a steel frame, and includes functional elements like venting doors and insulated nesting boxes. Funded by the Coronation Orchard Fund, this mobile structure can be repositioned within the landscape, symbolizing a blend of modern design and practical farming needs, and will significantly enhance Grizedale Arts' architectural offerings.
The Heir and a Spare chicken coop is designed with overlapping UK-grown timber shingles that mimic the look and feel of feathers, emphasizing natural aesthetics.
This unique structure integrates functionality and beauty, featuring pivoting polycarbonate vents for ventilation and a mobile design with large wheels, promoting flexibility in its placement.
Read at designboom | architecture & design magazine
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