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 canopy, Forecourt

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Porch decking

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Entry door

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Rain Train, Ready Room

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Porch Ceiling

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Front door Forecourt

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Ready Room

Window seat, Lounge

Tree Deck

Kitchen

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

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

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Corridor

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Bin area, Forecourt

Bathroom

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…