Previous pages, top left and right: You know you’re
near the sea when you’re looking out a porthole.
Using 3D modelling, the house designer created
circular windows at appropriate points in the
floors, ceilings and walls to optimise sightlines and
create interesting patterns of light.
Previous pages, lower left: The pool kitchen
started life as a bar but more and more was added
until it took on a new role as a full second kitchen.
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Three of the five bedrooms are also on this
lower level.
“This specific arrangement of spaces
futureproofs the home in two ways for the
owners. Firstly, when they are older, they
can occupy the upper floor only and have
guests or family downstairs, or rent out this
level which has a kitchen and bathroom as
well as the bedrooms. And secondly, if the
owners ever do decide to sell, the option
of a home with a potential second income
would be a major drawcard.”
Futureproofing was considered in yet
another way, too, says the house designer.
“While the home is set over three main
levels – the garage, gym and wine cellar
are in the basement – there are really six
levels. That’s because each floor is split
into two to avoid substantial rises or drops
for wheelchair users. All six of the home’s
half levels are accessed by elevator.”
The design of the complex home and
its response to external weather variables
were made possible by the use of the Auto-
CAD’s 3-D modelling software. And this
software programme was also responsible