nature, as well – thanks to the lush vertical
gardens on the hallway walls and further
scented plantings on the rooftop.
Then there’s a fourth sense – touch.
Board-formed concrete walls reflecting the
texture of forest trees, the use of natural
stone in ponds, and an exposed rock feature
in the garage are just some tactile elements.
The house has features that go beyond
the sensory, too. The foyer has a dramatic
glass ceiling – the floor of the home office
directly above – creating the feel of an airy,
double height volume as you enter.
And while the home is south-facing,
the interiors are light-filled and sunny.
“The architecture utilises axial view
shafts to create a permeable building,
overcoming the limited access to northern
sunlight,” says the architect. “Glass walls
around the lift and stairwell create a light-
well penetrating all four levels.”
While the home looks made for a warm
climate with a facade that’s 70 per cent
glass, the windows and doors are triple-
glazed and argon gas filled. Winter or
summer, the home is always comfortable.
Facing page top: Near invisible glass walls
separate the kitchen and wine cellar from the
stairwell, which also acts as the home’s lightwell.
Facing page lower: Sculptural pendants over the
dining table reflect the sprawling living zone. The
powder room door to the left has no handle, a
minimalist touch seen right through the home.
Instead, doors are push-to-open, with only tiny
occupancy indicators on show.
Above: Ceiling strip lights are used in several areas
of the home – while they are white in this living
area, some can change colour to vary the ambience.
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