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

Window seat, Lounge

Porch Ceiling

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Front door Forecourt

Ready Room

Kitchen

Bin area, Forecourt

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Exposed fixings, Porch

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Porch decking

Rain Train, Ready Room

Entry door

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

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

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Window seat, Lounge

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Bathroom

Corridor

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…