A lightwell with a reflecting pool divides this terrace house constructed in off-form concrete and tropical timbers. Covered by a glass and timber trellis, the lightwell provides shelter from the rain yet still allows light and ventilation to pass through the entire house. A staircase runs along the side and beneath it lies a gently cascading water feature that feeds into the pool. On the first level, a display shelf acts as a screen, dividing the staircase from the living room. The living room, dining room, and dry kitchen occupy one continuous space in the front block, while the wet kitchen and service areas are located in the rear block. A timber bridge crosses the water feature between the two blocks.
Covering the top of the stairwell is glass and a timber trellis hung on steel cables that give it a gentle camber. The stairs lead to a roof terrace on the attic level where the master bedroom is located. The master bathroom has a similar trellis detail over the bath and shower area, but with smaller, round timber sections to fit the smaller scale of the space. The connecting bridges on the second story and attic level are not directly in line with the first level bridge, thereby giving the lightwell a greater sense of space.