MD 100 Shed


The first construction we've seen of an MD 100
When we first saw the MD 100 by Edgar Blazona in ReadyMade magazine, we were intrigued by its simplicity and clean modern lines. Here was a simple structure that just about any person handy with a hammer and saw could build in their spare time using simple off-the-shelf materials. Kent Holden is one such person and while he chose to stray from the plans and alter the structure to meet his needs, the results are still quite impressive.
"Here are a couple of shots of my new shed. I haven't put the Plexiglas in yet but it will go across the top and down the right side as in the original plan. As you can see I changed the front to a sliding door and put a small door on the left side. I didn't put any interior panelling in (it's just a shed) and by changing the plywood from 3/4 to 5/8 I think it cost me less than $1000 for the whole project. If you take a look at Lowes or Home Depot I'm sure you'll agree you don't get much of a shed for that price."
Looking good, Kent!

Have you built or do you know anyone that has also built an MD 100? If so, drop us a line and tell us about it.

Link: ReadyMade
Link: Modular Dwellings

This is the original MD 100 as featured in ReadyMade magazine:

(Images of Kent Holden's shed used with permission; ©Kent Holden)

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It's a great copy!
Posted by D. Dennis on 7/11/2004 10:35:00 AM

I thought you did a great job creating a copy of the original. Perhaps you should plant a few ferns around the perimeter to futher emulate the original idea. I've seen great innovative home designs on this sight, pehaps we should turn those into storage sheds as well.

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Very inspiring!
Posted by J. Greene on 7/30/2004 8:19:00 AM

Awesome work. I MUST try this.

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Cool
Posted by Josh Williams on 8/20/2004 6:37:00 PM

Cool storage is where its at baby! Mr. Holden is taking the vanguard!

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Quite an accomplishment Mrs. Holden!
Posted by J. Milina on 2/7/2005 9:56:00 PM

It's amazing that you replicated thec original so successfully and made it so functional. I do agree with D. Dennis' comments above though, planting some ferns and other foliage would really spruce things up and make it more inviting!

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How do I get the plans?
Posted by Pat McCollum on 3/12/2005 4:41:00 PM

I'm not sure whether you sell the plans or what. But I'm interested. Would fit our property perfectly.
My email: mccollum@olympus.net.
Thanks.

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How to get the plans
Posted by James on 3/12/2005 5:29:00 PM

We don't sell anything here at Land+Living... but the links above to ReadyMade and Modular Dwellings will provide more info.

Plans for the shed are sold through ReadyMade Magazine's online store for $35... follow the link or cut and paste this"
http://www.readymademag.com/store/
...and scroll down to "Build Your Own Modular Dwelling"

Cheers.

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Finally, a cool looking shed!
Posted by Eric Oliver on 7/10/2005 8:20:00 AM

I have been looking for weeks for a cool shed like this one and I finally came to the realization I wasn't going to find what I wanted so I would have to build it. I've never build anything like this but I'm pretty handy. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration!

Eric

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original door
Posted by tony on 5/15/2006 1:56:00 PM

in the original, is that one big window in the front or does it open some way?

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Window
Posted by Anthony on 5/15/2006 2:00:00 PM

Tony, it's a window.

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Foundation & Misc.
Posted by Thuan on 7/21/2006 1:45:00 PM

HI. Great shed! I have a lot of miscellaneous questions. Please tell me more about how you established your shed's foundation. It appears to be leveling rocks and cinder blocks. How did you run electricity out to the shed? How long did the shed take you to build? Did you have assistance? Any advice on how to stagger the project in to manageable stages?

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MD100
Posted by Matt Mittelstadt on 6/16/2007 2:23:00 PM

Do you know of anyone who has built one of these sheds in Florida? We are curious if they meet Florida's building codes. We have strict codes here due to hurricanes. Please advise. Thank you.

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Your mods
Posted by Alex Woodby on 9/17/2007 1:11:00 PM

After seeing this here, I've ordered and received the plans from ready made. Any chance you feel like outlining specifics as to your modifications? I want to copy your design not theirs :)

--Alex

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such talent
Posted by lorraine J on 12/20/2007 8:39:00 PM

This is an incredible design, you have always been amazingly creative. I like the versatility of the shed.
just a bit curious L.

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Thanks
Posted by kent Holden on 6/26/2008 7:00:00 PM

Shed is almost 4 years old now and still standing strong,What are you curious about Lorraine?

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Inspiring Utility
Posted by John on 7/17/2008 1:40:00 PM

Kudos to you for bring the utilitarian function into what is a wonderful design. I would love to see some new pics of it as finished, lovingly worn in shed. While the edges seem to be supported with blocks, the actual floor looks to be poured concrete? You mentioned you would be filling the rest out with plexi, I would be curious as to how you feel about that with hindsight being 20/20? Thanks for sharing your clever modifications.

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Great mod
Posted by Jerry Lowetz on 7/30/2008 8:39:00 AM

I bought these plans a year ago with your mods in mind, about to start the project too. Just wanted to chirp in with my compliments/thanks as well!

--Jerry

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Purchasing plans?
Posted by Troy on 8/14/2008 2:22:00 PM

Is there anywhere else to purchase the plans? Readymade has changed their site and isn't selling them at this time.

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Can purchase plans on ReadyMade site
Posted by Cathy on 10/7/2008 2:31:00 PM

I just checked the ReadyMade site and you CAN purchase a paper version of the original plans. Here's the link: http://readymademag.com/store/#byomd for $35. Unfortunately, they don't sell PDFs you can download. As a bonus, you'll get a free 1 year subscription.

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