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

Ceiling / reveal junctions, Porch

Clerestory at night, Lounge

Ply gutter end-plate, Tree Deck

Air duct & Solar collector inner wall, Engine Room

Counter & towel rail, Bathroom

Entry door

Cabinetry, Kitchen

Porch Ceiling

Looking towards the Tree Deck, Forecourt

Ceiling & clerestory, Shuttle Bay

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

Aluminium frame, Engine Room

Boundary fence, Forecourt

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Lumberyard markings, Studio

Rain Train, Ready Room

Bin area, Forecourt

Column restraint, Ready Room

Entry canopy, Forecourt

Tree Deck

Lighting baffle, Lounge

Lounge clerestorey with Ready Room roof behind

Ceiling junction, Engine Room

Ready Room from a Lounge window

Kitchen

Ready Room

Exposed fixings, Porch

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Eaves & gutter, Ready Room

Light blades, Shuttle Bay

Rain chain, Ready Room

Design, redesign. Rinse. Repeat…