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This, 19th century hay loft, is the building that we managed to find.

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On our first visit, in January 2007, the ground floor was cluttered with rubble, scaffolding and other heavy items.

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The upper, with slightly lighter and more sentimental objects.

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On finishing our degrees and the necessary celebrations, we began work on the building in late July.

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Quickly things became clean.

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And they did feast.

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Soon there was fire…..

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and a door to keep the animals out.

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At night there are stars.

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Carpets came in August…

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and were followed by all the wood used to construct our degree shows.

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With this, we began to build bedrooms.

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In September our toilet was built.

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Ducky-poo became a success, not only as a composting toilet, but as an interesting visitor attraction.

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By November, the Good Hatchery was beginning to resemble a dwelling of sorts.

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We also discovered a cobble floor in November.

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Fire moved inside.

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His name is Sergent Adhmad.

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Studios behind couch.

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And we are in…..

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Studios behind the living room

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All White.

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Indoor bathroom.

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Composting Toilet- see the Humanure Handbook which can be downloaded for free at:

http://henandharvest.com/?tag=humanure-handbook

or

http://www.jenkinspublishing.com/humanure_contents.html

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Arch Mosaic

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The filling from futon mattresses make fine insulation.

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Rock fibres

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Video

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space

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Below

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Above

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Outside

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In Lights!

Double glazing

Fire No. 2

4 Responses to “Building”

  1. Hi guys
    my god the work you put into that old building is unbelievable. Well done you have created a great space! It looks really like an inspirational space. I would love to learn more about your residencies, as I would be very interested in working in that part of the country. It sounds like a very interesting area with its bogs and green fields. My practise is paint and photography and I would love to be let loose there for 3 weeks, and see what I end up with. Thanks take care Anne x

  2. Ray said

    Well done, looks amazing, you should all be rightfully proud! I wish I had such great inititive when I left art college! Best of luck to you…..

    Ray

  3. Well done, amazing work.

  4. Aoife said

    I’m in love!

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