The steeply sloping site provided the opportunity to take advantage of northern views to an inlet of Middle Harbour. The house is divided both vertically and horizontally by function, as a way of providing a well-defined facade to the street, and allowing differing views and experiences from within the building. The strong central alignment begins at the stone clad garage, accessed off the street, with a pool and private elevated lawn above. The master bedroom dramatically cantilevers out over the pool, with an upper-level deck located above, accessing expansive views and creating a feeling of openness off the main living space. To the rear of the upper level a much needed connection to the ground plane is provided to the south side of the house, accessed off a secondary living space and providing views to established vegetation. Vertical circulation is contained to the western side of the house in the form of a stacked stairwell and lift, expressed as a separate form to the habitable rooms adjacent.

Builder FS Hough
Landscape Architect Somewhere 
Landscaping Get Smart 
Photography Tom Ferguson