The site area is approximately 808sqm with a steep slope up from the entry to the back. This has been radically modified by the design to bring the whole internal space and garden to a flat level which becomes user friendly, as well as responding to the height restriction from a covenant on the title. The street is on the south which gives a preferred orientation to the site – offering the northern sunny side to the private open space. The entry of the 3-storey residence has been set at the street level which is about one level down from its eastern and northern neighbours. The upper level is the private realm with a master bedroom, the second bedroom and a study. The family area is located on the ground floor, where two major living spaces are flanked the main gallery space which reaches both basement floor and first floor (runs three levels). A Japanese style dry garden is on south outside of lounge/ library and a stone paved northern courtyard that runs the family room providing a perfect outdoor living space with a reflective pool around.