The Parkland House is located in an existing flood zone, and the spaces under the existing home and extension are at risk of flooding. Finishes throughout have been selected for their flood resilience, and the spaces have been designed with ease of recovery in mind. The family pass through the new central stair daily to access the garage, laundry and garden spaces. The secure screening around the garden stair provides a safe transitional zone between the family spaces and the public spaces. The indoor garden also has positive impacts on air quality and temperature, as well as emotional wellbeing. In the event of a flood, the permeable and flood resilient construction will allow water to freely exit the spaces.