Welcome to Getaway Space

 

Architect and author Neal Zimmerman explores backyard pavilions and personal getaway spaces. Learn why, how and where people are building them. See custom designs, and myriad examples of prefabricated modular units that can be shipped anywhere in the world and quickly assembled. See cabanas, sunrooms, spa enclosures, micro cabins, garden sheds, portable shelters, poolhouses, observatory, outdoor kitchens, guest houses, workshops, home offices, tiny houses, greenhouses, viewing pavilions, meditation rooms, artist studios, solariums.

 

 

The Getaway Movement

Posted by nealz on Tuesday January 27 @ 9:59 am

Michael Cannell has written an interesting overview of what I call the “getaway movement” in this New York Times story. He outlines some of social trends and practical factors that are the driving forces behind the dynamic growth of getaway space construction.  Although the Times story highlights installations from Brooklyn to LA, the movement, like so many others, is traveling west-to-east.  It won’t be too long before getaways are familiar to all.

Square Footage Out Back

Posted by nealz on Tuesday July 15 @ 1:59 pm

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A while back, the New York Times interviewed me about an emerging trend – the development of backyard personal structures. I explained that houses are becoming more multi-functional, and people are capturing free outdoor space for all kinds of uses.

Seattle Backyard Home Office

Posted by nealz on Tuesday July 15 @ 1:47 pm

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This exquisitely handsome Seattle backyard home office was recently featured in the New York Times. It was designed by Ryan Smith, a Seattle architect, for a sales rep who works from home. Smith used the project as a springboard to start MetroShed, which now offers similar prefabricated buildings, starting at $10,000.

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