chicken coop workshop

The chicken coop studio project is located on the outskirts of the city of Cunha, 250km from São Paulo. We were asked to build a chicken coop, along with a woodworking studio.

When we arrived at the site, environmental agencies were cutting down eucalyptus trees that were at risk of falling on the homes of local residents. We saw this as a potential source of resources that could be used in the project, transforming what was previously a problem into an opportunity. To do this, we spoke with local workers, experts in cutting and treating trees, in order to produce the pillars, beams and roof for the new construction.

But how do chickens live?

As a first step, we built a raised base off the ground to avoid problems with humidity and access by forest predators. From there, a sequence of wooden pillars and beams support a gable ceramic tile roof. Since the chickens like to sleep on a raised support off the ground, we made a window, which creates a horizon providing natural light and ventilation, so that the chickens can dream of their greatest desire, that is, to fly.