A conscious decision at the outset of this project was to design a home that would withstand and reflect the brutality of its location. The use of raw and texture filled exterior materials were a departure from the predictable rendered brick housing dominating the suburban coastal landscape. Off form concrete, copper and aluminium provide the building with maintenance free longevity and the ability to mature elegantly within its harsh surroundings. The aesthetic is a response to the location, reflecting the construction methods employed through a “less is more” philosophy. The transparency connects the iconic Cottesloe references of the expansive road reserve and Norfolk Pines to the private northern rear yard. The eastern concrete boundary wall encloses and connects the outdoor with the interior. Large glass doors further enhance and promote a blurring of the connection between inside, outside, house and pavilion.