LUXURY LIVING
GARDEN LIVING
The success of the design reveals itself in how the family uses the space. The floor-to-ceiling sliding doors dissolve the boundary between inside and out, while the northern orientation and precise overhang make the most of the light.
Natural ventilation cools the house during warmer months, while double cavity walls and extensive insulation stabilise the internal temperature. In winter, the sun warms the house until evening, when a log fireplace takes over. The house works with the climate, not against it.
This home proves that restrictions can drive invention. By respecting the required roof pitch while reinventing its materiality, and by embracing the steep slope instead of fearing it, we delivered a home that is modern, low-maintenance, and deeply connected to the landscape. What pleases me most is that the house doesn’ t shout. It sits quietly on its site, doing its job. Good architecture should feel inevitable, as if it could never have been anything else. IB
PROJECT TAKEAWAYS
Consider these lessons when planning a build that merges contemporary design with energy efficiency:
• Work with restrictions, not against them. If your title deed requires certain elements, look for ways to incorporate them creatively rather than fighting to remove them.
• Thermal mass is your friend. Exposed concrete floors and walls absorb heat during the day and then release it at night.
• Invest in the envelope. Insulation and double glazing dramatically reduce the need for heating and cooling.
• Orientate for experience. Capture morning light and use overhangs to manage harsh sun.
42 INBOUND SA / MAY 2026