Typical of the Westland, there is among the greenhouses a parcel of land in the shape of a pointed cap. The plot was originally part of an existing greenhouse, but has been made available for a private home. There is always a context, and on this site the context played a formative role in the development of the house. The “catching” shape, characteristic of a pointed cap, is repeated in the house. On entering, one’s step is drawn through the house and one’s eye is attracted by the different directions which are so strongly present within that context and the house itself. This conceptual starting point provides a firm anchoring in the environment, keeping the relationship between inside and outside very close. This is intensified by the circular patio in the middle of the house. Daylight shines into the home from every direction without creating the sensation of being watched. By placing openings correctly and grouping spaces, an infectious balance is created between shadow and light, openness and mystery.