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

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Entry door

The Ready Room from the Forecourt

Porch Ceiling

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

Corridor

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Bathroom

Window seat, Lounge

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Rain Train, Ready Room

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Boundary fence, Forecourt

Tree Deck

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Window seat, Lounge

Exposed fixings, Porch

Column restraint, Ready Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Porch decking

Ready Room

Rain chain, Ready Room

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Light reflectors / wind-defusing blades, Ready Room

Ventilation door with stay, Engine Room

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…