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

Window seat, Lounge

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Ready Room

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

Kitchen

Front door Forecourt

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Tree Deck

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Porch decking

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Rain Train, Ready Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Entry door

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Column restraint, Ready Room

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Corridor

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…