Situated on the hill behind Bondi Beach, the wedge shaped property slopes steeply initially, levelling off to the rear. The steep incline presents as a separate terraced base, rising up to the level ground floor strata. The dwelling comprises two long pavilions along the side boundaries, connecting via a glazed 'entry' gasket at the street. A pool connects the outdoor inters-pace between the pavilions, forming a strong focal point to the entire dwelling. The house presents as two simple white cubes to the street with angular protuberances provide further sea views. The pavilions step down to single story at the rear and a more complex architectural expression. A family room in the north eastern corner has a horizontally cantilevered roof to the outdoor living space with a third garden pavilion accommodating the spa, sauna, and Japanese's bathhouse. This delicately screens the room from the rear neighbour. The two pavilions reflect the programmatic requirements, while resolving the conflicting demands of a rear northern garden with the southern ocean views. The eastern pavilion has a master suite above, with ocean views above. The public living on the ground floor with sea-view facing dining room links to the open kitchen, library and rear living room. The western pavilion ground floor houses the media/lounge room with ocean views, vertical circulation spaces and the children's wing. Operable walls off the bedrooms returns focus to the pool and the public eastern pavilion via the connecting

passageway. The upper floor study accesses the southern ocean view through a glazed cut out, engaging the western city skyline. Further vertical circulation and guest suite is also accommodated here. The glazed double-volume connection between the two buildings is layered with a timber screen and zinc clad blades. These form a separating device between the formal entry, circulation space and meals area. A rooftop terrace straddles both buildings. Structurally, the residence is a masonry load bearing with cast concrete slabs. Substantial steelwork is incorporated into the cantilevered outdoor dining roof, and around the glazing, canopies and roof-deck stairwell. Extensive excavation and retention work was a challenge, with the main structure piered to allow for some levelling of the rear garden. The landscaping has terraced planting on the base platform, with the pool as the focus of the rear garden. Mature trees were planted prior to construction with a sculptural dragon tree craned in to visually anchor the horizontal lines of the pool. The house incorporates sustainable technologies, ranging from hydrostatic heating and cooling in the public floor areas, with a photovoltaic energy system delivering electricity to the grid. All the timber screens are recycled. The original pool was converted into a rainwater tank, connecting water to the garden and toilets. Excellent light and ventilation precluded the need for mechanical air, while minimising the need for artificial light during the day.