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circulation spine breaks open the space
for a moment, directing views to the north
ridge and south courtyard. A secondary
loop forms a figure eight connecting a
series of boardwalks with a stand of oak
trees to the east and a rock outcropping to
the west.”
Together, the house and a separate
work studio cover approximately 370m2.
The main house is divided into two simple
blocks, providing a day zone and a night
zone, which are separated at the hinge by
the south courtyard.

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Natural and raw materials feature
inside as well as out. Internal soffits, wall
panelling and cabinetry are in Douglas
fir, and the flooring is a polished coloured
concrete slab. The grey and natural wood
tones are repeated in furnishings, which
reflect a Mid-century Modern influence.
The attention to detail extends to a
custom-designed topographical pattern
in mosaic tiles on the floor at the entry.
And a fireplace screen mimics the warping pattern of the solar screen, with the fire
animating the shadows at night.

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Not surprisingly, given the strong
links to the land, sustainable design initiatives feature throughout the property,
which generates enough energy to be off
the grid for most of the year.
There are solar thermal panels on the
roof to provide radiant heat for the floor
slab. Any excess heat is transferred to the
hot water system, and any left-over heat is
diverted to the swimming pool. The roof
also accommodates photovoltaic panels
that generate electricity. The system was
computer modelled by an environmental