Shed STORIES

Location : The Netherlands

Client : Oslo Architecture Triennale, Lina, Creative Eu

Status : Commission, 2024

Movie Credit : Roel van Tour, Studio ACTE, Wilbert Eerland

The urban fabric and the domestic outdoor spaces play a crucial role in shaping the urban landscape. By establishing, modifying, repairing and engaging with micro spaces, individuals directly contribute to the cultivation of gardens and the preservation of biodiversity. 

This short documentary takes a closer look at Dutch’s urban houses and their inhabitants. Domestic garden structures actively contribute to the transformation and development of the urban environment, directly fostering garden cultivation and preserving biodiversity. The film will showcase three meticulously designed sheds designed and built by Studio ACTE, highlighting their straightforward spatial qualities and their ability to convert ordinary back gardens into versatile living spaces. The video will capture the diverse uses of these spaces, and their relations to living matters and offer an aerial view to gain insights into the typical functionality of these back gardens. Special attention will be devoted to the notion of self-built structures and the economical use of materials often salvaged and recycled. 

By featuring Studio ACTE’s projects, the movie will spark a thought-provoking discussion on the concept of self-building and reuse, particularly within th