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

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Rain Train, Ready Room

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Bin area, Forecourt

Window seat, Lounge

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Ready Room

Front door Forecourt

Lighting baffle, Lounge

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

Porch Ceiling

Corridor

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Exposed fixings, Porch

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Bathroom

Rain chain, Ready Room

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Tree Deck

Porch decking

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Kitchen

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…