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

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Exposed fixings, Porch

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Rain chain, Ready Room

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Ready Room

Bin area, Forecourt

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Window seat, Lounge

Corridor

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

Rain Train, Ready Room

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Window seat, Lounge

Tree Deck

Bathroom

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…