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Brennan Conaway

is a licensed contractor with more than ten years of experience in the design and construction of small buildings.

 

CCB # - 185970

 

small backyard structures

by

a small design/build company

A quiet space in the backyard

for meditation and reading.

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email:

brennan@micro-structures.com

 

A bike shed with two entrances -

one for the kids' bikes,

the other for the grown-ups'.

phone:

971 - 227 - 9399

 

The bike shed creates

a small courtyard

at the entrance to the garden.

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A band of color connects

the windows and the doors.

 

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A garden Structure that combines

three functions into one area.

 

 

A greenhouse on the left,

and a tool shed on the right.

 

 

A seating area in the middle

with a 'floating' bench.

 

 

A pleasant place to enjoy the garden.

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After a complete remodel,

this former garage has storage space for six bicycles

in the front section.

 

Brennan teaches the 'Backyard Structures' class at Oregon College of Art & Craft, where students get hands-on experience designing and building a micro-structure.

And in the back, a separate room

for family activities.

The back room is sunny and bright,

but still has a good amount of privacy. 

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A large garden shed

for storing tools and a riding mower.

We used recycled cedar

for the exterior details.

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A narrow shed along the edge

of a driveway.

It acts as a privacy fence

and also provides storage

for tools and bikes.

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A backyard guest house,

with a sleeping loft and small deck.

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When Brennan isn't building micro-structures, he's making large sculptures and other artwork. Many of his creations are architectural. His latest piece is a commission for the Architecture Department at Portland State University.

An ultra-modern treehouse,

with a kid-size staircase

and corrugated 'skylight'.

Horizontal slats make it

 a shaded hideaway.

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This storage shed has vented sliding

doors for air circulation.

the cedar siding continues around

the structure, becoming a fence in back.

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micro-structures LLC

is bonded and insured.

This 'good neighbor' fence

looks great from both sides.

The sliding gate provides security

but still feels light and airy.

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This stylish fence with a sliding gate

is part of an extensive garage remodel.

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