The traditional Japanese tea house is the inspiration for this structure that was designed not for drinking tea but for creating art. Like the tea ceremony for the Japanese, drawing for me is a spiritual activity. The Drawing House was designed to create an environment that would enhance that activity. While small and simple, consisting only of two enclosed spaces, the structure offers two contrasting moods to enhance the experience of creating art. The two contrasting moods are created by the different use of natural light. The lower level has a distinctly Japanese mood due to the two large sliding doors. When open they allow a wide view to the outside. But the large roof overhang in combination with short height of the space offers maximum protection from the sun and the rain. It also creates a shadowy, shady feel in the space.
