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

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Window seat, Lounge

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Window seat, Lounge

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Bin area, Forecourt

Corridor

Front door Forecourt

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Rain Train, Ready Room

Kitchen

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Exposed fixings, Porch

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Tree Deck

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Porch Ceiling

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Lighting baffle, Lounge

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

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…