Fig Tree Pocket is beautifully located suburb with many acreage lots and the air of being in the country while only being 15 minutes to the city. For this reason the client wanted to make the most of their site by framing north facing views across parkland through the use of large expanses of glazed walls and distinctly connecting with the striking outdoor spaces. Through the use of cleverly located windows, an enhanced sense of extended space was created while at the same time framing to the surrounding park areas. All living areas were orientated to the north to enable better passive control of the sun throughout the year. Teenage boys also needed to be accommodated in the same space as their parents, so strategies were put into place to create a sense of separation. A gallery space was designed to create the necessary buffer zone between the bedrooms, which also doubles as a focal double height glazed foyer. The living areas fan out to create separate formal and informal living areas. The formal living areas having views across the pool to the parkland and the informal living areas have a direct link to the Sala and access to the pool. On the lower level a separate guest suite is also accommodated neatly tucked behind the formal living areas. The formal areas also have a large family sized cinema room which is fully automated. Anthony Jaensch