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

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Corridor

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Bin area, Forecourt

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Window seat, Lounge

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Ready Room from a Lounge window

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Tree Deck

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Front door Forecourt

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Exposed fixings, Porch

Ready Room

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Entry door

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Porch decking

Rain chain, Ready Room

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…