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

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Window seat, Lounge

Corridor

Bathroom

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Rain chain, Ready Room

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Rain Train, Ready Room

Porch decking

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Front door Forecourt

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Bin area, Forecourt

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Ready Room

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Entry door

Porch Ceiling

Tree Deck

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Kitchen

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Column restraint, Ready Room

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

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

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…