Westmorland

The Hillside home which is a house of secrets Building a house on the hills always presents challenges. Many sites are steep, some have restricted access and others have unstable ground. This project had all three challenges and groundwater run-off to further complicate the build.  The smart, white plastered exterior of this home gives little hint of what lies beneath, and that’s a measure of the success of the build. With hidden rainwater cavities, seismic joints and foundations on 12 levels this truly is a house with secrets. Inside the finished home there’s no indication of the technical sophistication and building expertise required to produce such an exquisitely detailed home.  Sometimes it’s what you don’t see that’s the real proof of excellence, though what you can see is certainly stunning.