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

Column restraint, Ready Room

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

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

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Porch Ceiling

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Front door Forecourt

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Entry door

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Corridor

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Window seat, Lounge

Rain Train, Ready Room

Bin area, Forecourt

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Bathroom

Tree Deck

Porch decking

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Rain chain, Ready Room

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…