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

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Bin area, Forecourt

Kitchen

Bathroom

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Window seat, Lounge

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Ready Room

Column restraint, Ready Room

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Porch Ceiling

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Rain chain, Ready Room

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Corridor

Tree Deck

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

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…