The original structure was used to process dairy products, but had since fallen into disrepair.
A Family Tradition
Living in the "Milk Shed" is something of a right of passage in our family. Originally used to process dairy products, its history spans generations and connects to the Central Coast's agrarian roots. Over time it eventually fell into disrepair (pictured to the left), but the structural integrity of the original concrete block walls made it possible to frame a new structure. Because its footprint is only 216 square feet, interior space needed to be used efficiently. Budget mandated the project be built in two phases: "Phase 1" focuses on renovating the original structure, functioning as an autonomous master bedroom initially. Vaulted ceilings provide enough space for sleeping loft, opening up valuable space below to be used as a living area. "Phase 2" adds an adjacent shipping container, modified with a kitchen, and is bridged by outdoor living space that takes advantage of the site's temperate climate. (It is California after all.)
A sleeping loft maximizes interior space.
Custom finishes include reclaimed barn-wood siding and eaves made from salvaged oak wine-flavoring sticks.
Finished exterior plaster.
Eave detail of oak wine flavoring sticks.
Exposed interior CMU wall.
Damaged plaster was removed with muratic acid reveal the masonry.
Muratic acid, before and after.
Plaster scratch coat.
Installing paper and lath.
