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

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Window seat, Lounge

Roof corner junctions, Ready Room

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Ceiling & chain-curtain, Bathroom

Exposed fixings, Porch

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Porch Ceiling

Column restraint, Ready Room

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Ready Room

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

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Kitchen

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Entry door

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Corridor

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Lighting baffle, Lounge

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Front door Forecourt

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…