Project Summary In September of 2010, our 1920's chicken coop was dealt a fatal blow. A 100+ year old Red Oak tree split apart sending several large branches into the structure destroying the roof and racking the frame beyond repair. As a woodworker, I've never been a fan of Red Oak but this tree provided us with much needed shade, protection from the wind and hours of entertainment staring into it's gnarly, seemingly prehistoric web of branches. Up to this point, I have yet to identify this as an unfortunate circumstance or an opportunity to do what once seemed impractical. I've been told it once housed several hundred chickens and from the 1970's on, it functioned as a craft/potting for the previous owners of the property. For us, it serves as a woodworking shop, winery and good old fashioned screened porch. We have always had an interest in learning about the farm's history and have a strong sense of obligation to preserve the character of it's buildings. And so it was...an opportunity to pay this old chicken shack the homage it deserved! Project objectives Design and retrofit a structure that reflects it's agricultural vernacular using period appropriate materials and construction techniques. Details Mortise and tenon construction Rough sawn Cedar framing Reclaimed Douglas Fir tongue and groove sheathing Scarf jointed archway 30 yr. architectural shingles Sandblasted and refinished antique tin roof vents