heavy rain , when the water really jumps to life .
The second level of the home overlooks the living room but is screened for privacy by the white wall section . This is the domain of the architect ’ s teenage twins , having two bedrooms , a bathroom and living space . From up here , the view takes in the gently reflective light through clerestory glazing , while the ends of the high space look out to adjacent backyard landscapes .
The central living area flows directly to the outdoor dining space and an entirely edible garden , where every plant yields a fruit , herb or seed – all part of the force-of-nature philosophy .
Above : Look twice – most of this image is in reflection . Cladding the master ensuite in mirror adds to the feeling of space in the room , sited at one corner of the home . Combining a mirror wall with a cantilevered vanity design creates the playful illusion that the latter is floating in thin air .
Left : The master bedroom looks out to the pool and backyard . The house also has a guest bedroom on ground level as well as bedrooms upstairs for the architect ’ s teenage children .
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