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

Front door Forecourt

Window seat, Lounge

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Bin area, Forecourt

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Rain chain, Ready Room

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Porch decking

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

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

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Kitchen

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Tree Deck

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Bathroom

Exposed fixings, Porch

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Column restraint, Ready Room

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Rain Train, Ready Room

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Window seat, Lounge

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…