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

Tree Deck

Exposed fixings, Porch

Corridor

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Lighting baffle, Lounge

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

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Ready Room

Column restraint, Ready Room

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Window seat, Lounge

Bin area, Forecourt

Porch decking

Porch Ceiling

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Front door Forecourt

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…