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

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Front door Forecourt

Porch decking

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Rain chain, Ready Room

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Rain Train, Ready Room

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Exposed fixings, Porch

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Window seat, Lounge

Porch Ceiling

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Tree Deck

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Bin area, Forecourt

Bathroom

Column restraint, Ready Room

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Ready Room

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…