Livermore Shop and Studio

Designed to support an active lifestyle, the Livermore Shop and Studio is a detached building that serves Mike and Linda Livermore’s needs on their secluded rural estate in Marion County. The building accommodates storage for recreational vehicles—including a camper and boat—along with household storage, a dedicated workshop for Mike, and a quilting studio for Linda.

Key to the design is an 18-foot clear ceiling height on the main floor, providing spacious bays for vehicle storage and allowing a mezzanine level above the quilting studio. The architectural form evokes a carriage house with agricultural influences, blending seamlessly with the rural surroundings.

Large windows and skylights flood the interior with natural light, while a 300 SF upper-level hayloft offers flexible storage or bonus space. The site constraints included an existing septic system that limited plumbing options, but the design still incorporates a restroom/shower and a food storage root cellar. Mike Livermore served as project manager throughout the process.

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