A carefully composed material pallet of concrete, timber and glass contrasts the robust texture of rammed concrete with the refined warmth of the timber and abundant natural light. Details, such as the edge-glazed vertical slots set into the rammed concrete walls, add complexity to the seemingly simple floor plan.

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The site-specific design is orientated to respond to climate and lifestyle. A new neighbour in an established garden suburb, it enhances the streetscape amenity by addressing the street, integrating the garage into the house, presenting an open aspect to the front garden.

The program is split into the two volumes; the open plan kitchen, dining and living rooms occupy the ground level, articulated by the south courtyard, the cabinetwork ‘rooms’ and the raking glass wall on the north side that compresses and then releases the volume. The upper level has a cloistered feel containing the bedrooms. The ground level is elevated above the garden, allowing light into the semi-basement garage, accessed via the rear laneway.