Occupied Copies

Inspired by the absence of a bathroom in Mackenzie House, this installation uses the typology of the outhouse to explore the evolution of building practices alongside the rise of mass production. The structure combines board-and-batten cladding, referencing pre-industrial construction methods, with the lightweight framework of a contemporary theatre or film flat, highlighting the shift toward speed, standardization, and disposability in modern construction. While rooted in the form of an outhouse, the structure remains intentionally ambiguous, recalling sheds, telephone booths, and miniature homes to draw attention to contemporary housing conditions and the shrinking scale of what is considered livable or attainable.

Proposed Site Location

Initial Wall Construction Drawings

Roofing Construction Drawings

Process Video

Final Installation at School of Interior Design Year End Show 2026

The interior is plastered with newspapers printed from the Mackenzie House printing press, connecting the installation to the building’s current role as a museum. Visitors are invited to participate in the installation by getting their picture taken and adding their printed image. The instant print camera uses thermal receipt-paper technology, reflecting contemporary forms of rapid, inexpensive, and disposable mass production.

On Site Installation at Mackenzie House

On Site Installation at the Mackenzie House

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