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

Rain Train, Ready Room

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Tree Deck

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Corridor

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Bin area, Forecourt

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Rain chain, Ready Room

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Boundary fence, Forecourt

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

Kitchen

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Window seat, Lounge

Exposed fixings, Porch

Column restraint, Ready Room

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…