Programmatic Requirements
A house and a studio for a cabinet maker

Studio	Size (sq. ft)
Production Room	800
Finishing Room	300
Storage Space	200
Gallery	400
Design and Drafting	200
w/c	20
House
Entrance	100
Living Room	200
Kitchen	200
Dining Room	150
Master Bedroom (and bath)	250
Guest Bedroom	150
Bathroom	50

Architectural Issues
In combining the programs of a studio and a house for a cabinet maker, I am interested the relationship of work and home life and adopting a traditional approach that connects the two. My intention is that the studio also acts as a gallery and showroom that would allow public interaction and connection with the craft of objects. Using cabinet making as a source of inspiration, I would like to focus my attention on the craft of architecture, considering both the physical and psychological environment and its capability to seduce us.

General Issues Regarding Studio (from Fine Woodworking)
Should be on ground floor to facilitate installation of heavy machinery and delivery of boards and timber Natural light from north is best, should also use task lighting
Ceilings should be high, preferably at least 9 feet
A wooden floor is much easier on the feet and on the work
Leave sufficient space around machines for working
Problems include dust and noise pollut ion