Detailing

Design for Fault Tolerance

The materials were chosen for their function and economy;
I wanted to reflect their qualities in the design — Rough vs. Smooth, Organic vs. Machined.

Exposed fixings, Porch

Ease of construction was another factor. I opted for exposed mechanical fixings, typically galvanised hex bolts or flat-head screws.

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

We left manufacturer’s and lumberyard markings on the plywood, deliberately aligning the panels so that markings were exposed.

Consume Less

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Where possible, make it yourself from what’s available. Offcuts are precious and find their way into productive use, no matter how small.

The trick is in storing (& locating them when they are needed).

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

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Hold-open latch, Engine Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Window seat, Lounge

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Tree Deck

Front door Forecourt

Window seat, Lounge

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Kitchen ceiling benefiting from light bounced in from the Ready Room roof

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Corridor

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Rain Train, Ready Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Porch decking

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Entry door

Bathroom

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…