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

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

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Window seat, Lounge

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Rain Train, Ready Room

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Kitchen

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Tree Deck

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Rain chain, Ready Room

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Porch Ceiling

Column restraint, Ready Room

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Porch decking

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Window seat, Lounge

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Front door Forecourt

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…