Midcentury Modern Shop

[c2motorsports]

I am beginning to design of a new shop that I would like to build at my home. When working with some "steel building" supply companies, I seem to be running into a problem with wanting a clear-story, shed roof design at 50-0 depth. I will also want to go with exaggerated overhangs.

The overall size of my design 50 x 60 is not a problem if I were to go with a standard pitch to the roof, but I am wanting more a Mid-Century Modern design building, and not looking for a common rafter frame.

Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas to achieve this?

Here are some picture for reference. Credit to the below drawing and pictures go to Frank Howarth, who outlined his project in this BUILD VIDEO as well as many other creative and informative videos found on his Frank Howarth YouTube Channel

 

[sands35]

Very cool idea.

You may want to check into bigger construction companies. This sort of design is possible with the right engineering help. I fear it would be in the custom range for steel. Likely need engineering help to size beams properly. Maybe find a young architect who can help for a reasonable fee? Typical metal garage/utility builders likely will not want to do custom work like this.

 

[schmitty8225]

Will this be DIY or done through a contractor? The joists for flat roofs are typically much like creating a wood floor frame except with a slight pitch to it.

Personally I would use a less aggressive roof angle also the siding would be horizontal not vertical. The vertical can make the building look short and fat. The horizontal siding will make it look low and sleek. Traditional siding like that makes it look more contemporary to me. I would use some sort or cement or block that creates a long sleek look. The roof overhang looks great maybe a bit thinner though.

Because you don't want an easily accessible style, it will be much more expensive but it will look great.