Lastly, the home’s glass lift accesses the
top-floor entertaining zone, complete with
its all-weather seating/dining, teppanyaki
island, lush plantings and 360° views.
Visitors appreciate the setting visually
through the extensive glazing. However,
this is only one of the senses engaged here.
“The architecture really is all about
connecting with nature,” says Todd. “And
central to achieving this, we designed a
waterfall to cascade from a forest brook at
the rear of the home down to a pond in the
rock garden. It then appears to continue
inside as a vertical waterfall – flowing into
the heart of the home via the internal stair-
well to the foyer and entry ponds.”
However, though it all looks free and
flowing, in reality pump systems create the
illusion of a connected water flow – even
though glass walls separate the stream
from its indoor counterpart.
So this flowing water finds its way into
the long, linear ponds flanking the entry –
thus providing a natural water connection
to the lake as one enters the home. Once
inside, visitors experience the scents of
Facing page top: The living decks are a direct
extension of the indoor spaces. The home’s exposed
structural steel framing supports concrete floors,
stair treads and walls, giving crisp detailing to the
contemporary architectural style.
Facing page lower: An outdoor barbecue and pizza
area continues on from the indoor kitchen. A louvred
roof provides solar control, privacy and shelter.
Above: The kitchen and dining area opens to both
north- and south-facing outdoor living areas. The
home is well equipped to cater to large parties.
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