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Above and right: In a design that engages with
the outlooks at every turn, the galley kitchen
is oriented to maximise views of the water.
Clerestory windows offer cross ventilation for
passive cooling, and motorised shade blinds can
all be operated the touch of a button.
Facing page top: Stairs leading up from the entry
are shielded from the view, to make the impact
greater when reaching the living spaces.
Facing page lower: Refined finishes in the ensuite
bathroom create a resort-like appeal.

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and concrete block. Timber louvres and an
exposed metal frame give the front facade
a layered look and add a sense of privacy.
Western red cedar boards on the garage
and entry provide a visual link to the
natural environment.
The house is set on three levels, with
the garage and entry on the ground floor,
open-plan living spaces above, and the
bedrooms on the top level.
“This design really is about connecting
to the water and city views,” says Wilson.
“So the living spaces and all the bedrooms