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

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Front door Forecourt

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

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

Exposed fixings, Porch

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Rain chain, Ready Room

Window seat, Lounge

Boundary fence, Forecourt

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Tree Deck

Bin area, Forecourt

Window seat, Lounge

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Bathroom

Kitchen

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Porch decking

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Corridor

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…