The Corn Crib was inspired by traditional Indian corncribs for storing and curing corn. It is slatted for ventilation which leaves the corn exposed to the elements, hence its unique shape: outward sloping walls shed water down and away from the corn. The crib, which lives at Heart Arrow Ranch is built on runners, making it moveable.
DESIGN SKETCHES: Scissor Trusses allow for high ceilings and accentuate the perception of movement in the angled walls
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
FRAMING: the floor and tilted walls
LET-IN BRACING: The bracing is notched into the framing so it sits flush with the outside of the wall.
Angled walls go up
Help from Paula of Mendocino Organics and Valerie
DOOR: slats can be removed to the level of the corn inside
The Corn Crib 