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

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Exposed fixings, Porch

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Kitchen

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Bathroom

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Porch Ceiling

Porch decking

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Bin area, Forecourt

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Rain chain, Ready Room

Front door Forecourt

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Tree Deck

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Column restraint, Ready Room

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Entry door

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Window seat, Lounge

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Rain Train, Ready Room

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…