Benji Sheppard, Design Academy Eindhoven 2026 graduate, multimedia designer and storyteller from St. Augustine, Florida, creates work influenced by experiences in the conservative South, religious deconstruction, and class division. He communicates complex experiences through various mediums, from steel to sound, adapting the approach to each project's unique demands.
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homechurch
a conceptual architectural design combining clashing styles, eras, and dreams into a whimsical, if impossible, home design. model scale - 1 : 60
material: 1 cm foam board
the design features a large atrium with a vaulted ceiling that functions as a primary living space. storage and a full bathroom sandwich the entrance hallway, before the room opens up into an open-concept kitchen, elevated sitting area featuring a glass-enclosed alcove with custom-fitted seating and table overlooking the backyard. verticality was a major player in the design, with the treehouse-inspired bedroom tucked away above and outside of the main building, accessible via the central staircase and adjoining hallway. bedroom features a small loft and massive windows on 3/4 walls. outside, there is a small garden framed by flying buttresses and underneath the elevated bedroom, a small covered area with space for a parked car or patio. the design is inspired by an amalgamation of various architectural phenomena, for example, the A-frame design of the primary building, clashing with the gothic buttresses. the interior’s christian chapel-inspired stage and pulpit area instead is utilized as a dining or seating area. the choices made are fantastical, and advocate for a less rigid definition of space and style, instead using personal touches and selections to create a truly unique home for oneself.