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Previous pages and top: The raked skillion roofs are
lined with American white oak boards. Operable
clerestory windows at the rear allow for passive
ventilation and catch the last of the evening light.
Above: With glazing on three sides, the generous
living space is flooded with light. High-performance
glass was specified for maximum insulation.
Above right: Access from the living area to the
courtyard and library snug is easy, thanks to fullheight sliding doors. A roof over a section of the
courtyard allows the owners to use the space
year round.

floors inside and out, schist feature walls
and American white oak-lined ceilings.
“This material combination provides a
grounded warmth and a sense of place,”
says Johnston.
One of the architect’s favourite parts of
the home is the cosy library nook, created
where the two pavilions meet.
Apart from forming this niche, splaying the two pavilions also created the
protected courtyard. This architectural
move also pushed out the master bedroom
wing, allowing it to gain its own view

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over the garden and to the lake beyond.
“In fact, every room enjoys a view.
When you’ve got a large site with a fantastic aspect, it makes sense to maximise the
outlooks,” the architect says. “As a result
the house is essentially just one room deep
all the way through.”
Views need windows, and with this
home that equates to a lot of glazing. To
mitigate solar gain, the architect topped
each pavilion with a large skillion roof.
The overhangs provide the deep eaves
necessary to protect the home from the