The client, a young(ish) professional from Sydney, purchased the property as a weekend getaway and a place to escape and reset from the pent-up tension inherent in urban living.
The projects ambition and success therefore became focused on the ability of the scheme to provide a framework for contemplation and respite. Fortunately, the temperate climate allowed for the blurring of the boundary between indoors and outdoors, enhancing the connection with the surrounding natural environment.