John Redington, a Texas-based illustrator, documents abandoned rural sheds and their modest architectural impact. In this visual essay he reveals this unseen, underrepresented vernacular arguing that the "shaky charm of the abandoned shed could offer a look into a more humble form of inspiration for architects."

© John Redington

John Redington, a Texas-based illustrator, documents abandoned rural sheds and their modest architectural impact. In this visual essay he reveals this unseen, underrepresented vernacular arguing that the "shaky charm of the abandoned shed could offer a look into a more humble form of inspiration for architects."The car rattles on a loose road as thick white dust rises from the back of its tires. On either side seas of sunburned grass just barely keep themselves from breaking onto the path. The sky sits heavily on the horizon, as the fragrance of both wild and cultivated plants fill the air.
© John Redington

© John Redington

© John Redington

A couple of miles down the road, I reach an architectural destination that is often seen but hardly noticed. In the immediate vicinity is a dense group of trees, surrounded by cornfields. I pull off the road and look through the overgrown leaves that conceal a gable roof made of rust and timber. It is an abandoned shed, crafted in a bygone era. Cautiously, I walk through the brush, making sure not to step on anything unwelcomi...