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

Bin area, Forecourt

Bathroom

Ready Room

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Exposed fixings, Porch

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Porch decking

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Entry door

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Kitchen

Corridor

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Window seat, Lounge

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…