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Reclaimed wood porch, reimagined

A full-width, light-filled porch built entirely from reclaimed timber, designed to extend everyday living into the outdoors.

Discover a world of possibilities

Short one-sentence summary of the porch project, client, and overall design intent.

Location · Year · Client type (e.g. private residence)

Project snapshot

Scope

Timeline

Start date – end date (design + build).

Materials

Budget

Approximate budget range and client priorities (cost, speed, sustainability).

Constraints

Concept

Outline the design concept for the porch: how it responds to the client’s needs, the existing architecture, and the wider landscape. Explain the main ideas in 3–4 sentences.

Design drivers

Key moves

Site & surroundings

Describe the location and immediate context: climate, orientation, existing building, neighboring properties, and any relevant views. Focus on what makes this porch site-specific.

Challenges

Opportunities

porch for tiny house, sketch, 2025

Sketches & early studies

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Build process

Outline the main stages from first conversation to final installation. Replace the placeholder steps below with project-specific milestones.

  1. Initial site visit and client brief.
  2. Concept sketching and rough measurement check.
  3. Detailed design, joinery decisions, and material confirmation.
  4. Workshop fabrication and pre-assembly.
  5. On-site installation and adjustments.
  6. Finishing, sealing, and handover.

detailing & stairs

Final outcome

Describe what the finished porch feels like to inhabit. Focus on light, material, and how people move through and use the space day-to-day.

Client response

Summarize the client’s reaction and how the porch has changed their daily routine.

Performance

Reflection & takeaways

Use this section to write in your own voice about what you learned from this porch. Mention 2–3 insights that might influence future projects.

Technical snapshot

Dimensions

Overall footprint, height, and key clearances.

Structure

Describe structural system, connections, and any reinforcements.

Joinery & details

Note key joints, fixings, and any prefabricated elements.

Sustainability

Summarize reclaimed materials, waste reduction strategies, and finishes.

Short reflective sentence about what this porch taught you about working with reclaimed wood and tight urban sites.


— Your name, woodworker & designer