This home is situated on a narrow site with waterfront at one
short end and parkland along the long northerly side. The prime design
generator was to frame the various view opportunities from the moment one
arrived off the street, by creating a range of different spaces, all connected
to a central vertical and horizontal circulation spine on the long axis of the
site. This resulted in a series of courtyards and volumetric experiences until
arriving at the edge of the infinity pool.
The courtyard and double volume living area allow other spaces to
‘borrow’ views by looking through them. The use of natural, textural finishes
was core to the design brief as the clients wanted a warm, earthy aesthetic.
Rich stone elements such as backlit Onyx and dry stacked quartz stone walls
provide highlights in the material palette.