To emphasise and incorporate nature and the house’s surroundings into the design as much as possible, and to create a sense of space and freedom while operating within budget and size restrictions. At only 700 sq-ft per level, it is a relatively small space; however, the glass-to-ceiling doors/panels featured on each level open completely, extending the indoor areas into the outdoor spaces and allowing plenty of natural light to flood the house. Clean lines and rectangular shapes are repeated throughout the design and structure, often framing the green, leafy scenery that surrounds it. ...Collapse

Deceptively simple, the house fits in with the surrounding village and is neither ostentatious or disruptive. Set among trees, the block is located on the side of a hill, looking up to mountains on one side and sloping down into trees on the other. ...Collapse

In keeping with the green theme, many aspects of the design reduce the inhabitants’ negative impact on the environment. The floor-to-ceiling openings allow for ventilation and, as none of them face West, reduce the build-up of heat. The glazed Eastern wall attracts heat for warmth and the fireplace uses ethanol gas. ...Collapse