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

Ready Room

Rain chain, Ready Room

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Corridor

Window seat, Lounge

Column restraint, Ready Room

Front door Forecourt

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Bin area, Forecourt

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

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

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Bathroom

Entry door

Exposed fixings, Porch

Kitchen

Tree Deck

Ready Room from a Lounge window

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Porch decking

Window seat, Lounge

Porch Ceiling

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…