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

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Window seat, Lounge

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Bin area, Forecourt

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Rain chain, Ready Room

Bathroom

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Kitchen

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Exposed fixings, Porch

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Ready Room

Entry door

Rain Train, Ready Room

Front door Forecourt

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Porch decking

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…