The solution focussed on lifting the main living levels to capture water and district views, while still maintaining connection to the rear garden.
Rather than pushing the building envelope to its limits, we took a more considered approach to the narrow footprint. Early in the process, we chose to sacrifice internal width in favour of introducing a tranquil zen garden - an element that ultimately became a defining feature of the home. Low set louvre windows in the living space draw the eye toward this greenery, creating a sense of privacy and calm, while a post-less corner window allows views through to extend all the way from the entry.
A subtle material palette enhances this connection to nature. Black-framed windows provide contrast against crisp white finishes, allowing surrounding greenery to take centre stage both inside and out.
The stepped design of the rear living areas, combined with carefully positioned windows and voids, invites northern sunlight deep into the home, bringing warmth, light and a greater sense of space to the narrow layout.
