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Top: The slope of the roofs mirrors the angle of
the site, helping the home blend into its setting.
Native plants further disguise the house from the
road below.
Above: The far end of the living pavilion features
a cantilevered box-window. Deep eaves over both
pavilions help prevent solar gain during the hot
summer months.
Right: The master pavilion sits slightly higher on
the site than the living pavilion, and is skewed at
an angle to give the main bedroom its own, unique
view of the lake.

privacy of the owners,” says Johnston.
Setting the house high up at the rear of
the section gave his clients the privacy and
views they wanted. This also mitigated its
effect on the rest of the community.
The house comprises a pair of singlestorey, conjoined pavilions – one containing
the living space and guest rooms, the other
the master suite and garaging.
“We skewed the rear pavilion to join
the front pavilion, creating a triangular
courtyard between that’s protected from
the prevailing winds that funnel off the lake

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