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 decking

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Rain chain, Ready Room

Rain Train, Ready Room

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Window seat, Lounge

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Entry canopy, Forecourt

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

Entry door

Exposed fixings, Porch

Window seat, Lounge

Bin area, Forecourt

Porch Ceiling

Corridor

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Column restraint, Ready Room

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Ready Room

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…