The Plectrum garden office now available as a self-build option
WorkAway’s Plectrum, a compact garden office pod shaped to fit a garden corner, is now sold as a plan pack for confident self-builders and tradespeople.
The Plectrum by WorkAway has long been one of the most popular designs featured in our Super Mini Garden Room Guide. Its compact footprint and clever corner-friendly shape make it ideal for small gardens where space is at a premium.
It’s exciting to see that this architect-designed pod is now available as a self-build option, allowing confident DIYers or tradespeople to bring the design to life using a detailed plan pack.
At a glance
- The design: A compact pod shaped for a garden corner, with corrugated cladding that follows its curved corners and a glazed timber door that brings light in and makes the inside feel larger.
- Construction: A SIPs core with integrated insulation and double glazing, designed for year-round use, with a low-maintenance exterior.
- The plan pack: Construction drawings, component lists and guidance so semi-skilled self-builders or tradespeople can build the pod to the original specification.
- Availability: First offered as a turnkey installation in London and the South East; the plan pack makes the design available beyond London.
- Company: WorkAway, whose Plectrum is one of the most popular designs in the Guide’s super mini garden room guide.
Compact design with architectural flair
The Plectrum is instantly recognisable for its corrugated cladding, which accentuates the curved corners, and its glazed timber door detailing that maximises light and creates a sense of space inside despite its small size. Originally offered as a turnkey installation in London and the South East, its design has always stood apart from typical rectangular garden offices.
Built around a SIPs (Structural Insulated Panel) core, the building is designed for year-round use, with integrated insulation, double glazing, and a low-maintenance external finish that combines modern materials and clean detailing.
Self-build plan packs
WorkAway’s new plan-pack option opens up The Plectrum design to a wider audience. The pack includes construction drawings, component lists, and guidance to help semi-skilled self-builders or tradespeople recreate the pod to the original specifications.
This is an appealing route for anyone looking for a design-led garden office who enjoys a hands-on approach to their build. The distinctive geometry and compact footprint remain unchanged, offering the same striking result as the installed version. The fact that this is a self-build instruction pack for a garden pod that has been successfully installed time and again is reassuring, giving confidence that every detail has been covered for a smooth build.
A great addition to the Super Mini garden office market
With growing interest in compact, efficient workspaces, The Plectrum’s move into the self-build market broadens the choice for buyers seeking something small, distinctive, and achievable – and now available to a wider market beyond London.
You can learn more about The Plectrum and the new self-build option via the WorkAway Office website.
