Ground Up Home Studio London Construction Thread

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Ok so I've decided its time to upload a few pics and show the progress of my studio shell...

Here is the design thread:

http://www.johnlsayers.com/phpBB2/viewt ... =1&t=19777

The sketchup model needs updating and tweaks but now I've got my actual dimensions I'll be refining the design in the next week or so before starting framing. The building isn't watertight yet (still building the external door) so until its watertight and dryed out I can't do much inside anyway.

Primarily this room will be for writing and mixing with an element of vocal/instrument recording. I've gone for a single room with no facilities (I have a sink and toilet in the workshop/garage 10m away), I'm trying to keep it simple and my aim is to pretty much build full time until its finished. My wife and I are expecting our first child in february so I'd love to get in the studio by then but I know thats probably unrealistic but I'm determined! Currently our living room is setup as a studio so I'd love to get the space back before the baby comes. All things considered its a tall order...

I'll upload some pictures now so you can see what my builders have been doing.

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Ok now for loads of pictures!

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And some more!

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More pics

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Building Starts!

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We have walls!!

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Tanking and drainage

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Roof Time!

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Internal tanking and screed

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My first project...building the window

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More window stuff!

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Window and installation.

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25mm laminated glass!

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Paving and window

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The builders have finished the shell today and will come back to fit the door once I've built the thing! It feels great to have got to this point but the realisation that I've now got to build the internal shell and fit everything out is a little overwhelming as the window I've just built is pretty much the biggest construction project I've ever done. Please feel free to ask any questions, I know every last detail of the construction and will try and keep this thread updated as I continue over the next months. Wish me luck!!!!