Workshops & Manufactories (Kobo)
Structure: Single-story with high ceilings, or multi-story with each floor dedicated to different production stages
Layout:
- Large open work areas
- Specialized zones for different tasks
- Storage for raw materials and finished goods
- Small office/planning area
- Sometimes attached or nearby residence for master craftsman
Materials:
- Heavy timber framing to support equipment
- Stone or packed earth floors (easy to clean, fire-resistant)
- Large windows for natural light
- Brick or stone in areas with fire risk (forges)
Roof: Functional - may include vents, skylights, chimneys
Whisker-Punk Integration:
- Visible gear mechanisms (often brass/bronze) on exterior or visible through large windows
- Drive shafts connecting to water wheels or wind mechanisms
- Steam pipes (copper, with brass fittings) running along ceilings or walls
- Pressure gauges, valve wheels accessible from catwalks
- Power distribution - central mechanism powering multiple work stations
- Wide doors for moving materials and products
- Guild symbols on signs
Colors: Weathered wood, exposed metal (brass, copper, bronze - warm tones), functional grey/brown
Integration: Industrial districts near water (power source), grouped by guild, some integrated in mixed-use areas (smaller craftsmen)