Detailing is key in delivering successful buildings. They are the fusion of the design intent, buildability and meeting environmental requirements. Details need to be able to be built, they need to perform in a way that protects the building from the environment; all while maintaining the original design intent. Too often, when the fee is running out, it’s the detailing time that is compromised. In a rush to get the project delivered, details are recycled without individual consideration.

These sketches look at various details from our projects, projects when working in previous practice and revisiting a modern classic. We find it a valuable experience to look back at previous details to unpack what worked well, what could be improved. This results in a catalog of detailing concepts that can be adapted to suit specific building typologies, material and design directions.