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

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Corridor

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Entry door

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Rain chain, Ready Room

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Bin area, Forecourt

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Kitchen

Column restraint, Ready Room

Exposed fixings, Porch

Cabinetry, Kitchen

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Front door Forecourt

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Bathroom

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

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

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…