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

Entry door

Porch Ceiling

Window seat, Lounge

Window seat, Lounge

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Front door Forecourt

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Bathroom

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Ready Room

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Kitchen

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

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

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Column restraint, Ready Room

Bin area, Forecourt

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Rain Train, Ready Room

Tree Deck

Porch decking

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Rain chain, Ready Room

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…