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

Porch Ceiling

Ready Room

Rain chain, Ready Room

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Corridor

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Tree Deck

Bin area, Forecourt

Kitchen

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Window seat, Lounge

Porch decking

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Front door Forecourt

Rain Train, Ready Room

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Window seat, Lounge

Entry door

Bathroom

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…