The new shaded terrace at the end of the home.

Street view of the generous, two-storey home – strategic lighting accentuates the architecture.

Water sculpture and pavers from above.

The four storey, multifaceted, mixed cladding home has a more down-to-earth two storey, albeit highly architectural street presence.

A relaxed al fresco lounge setting nestles between house and street.

Covered outdoor living at left and fluke tail architecture that welcomes guests at the front of the home at right.

Outdoor living at the rear of the reinvented home.

Flowing indoor outdoor connections inform the character of the home.

One astounding engineering feat was the introduction of a suspended concrete pool, complete with outdoor shower, on the roof deck.

Downstairs for socialising, upstairs for bedrooms and a dedicated office.

A retractable louvre roof and outdoor fireplace means the al fresco lounge can be enjoyed year round.

Decks upstairs and down embrace the spectacular lake views while landscaping will grow and ground the property over time.

Made from 100% polypropylene W750 D800 H800mm Seat height: 390mm

Mediterranean feel.

West elevation showing indoor-outdoor flow and home's strong Colorsteel roofing.

A schist chimney contrasts and complements the cladding and Colorsteel roofing.

The timber deck connects two outdoor living spaces on the sunny sides of the home.

The guiding principle was to turn the garden into the true protagonist, softening the boundaries between natural vegetation and built form.

Looking in to the kitchen/dining/living zone from the rear yard.

Part of the existing vegetation was preserved, while new species with ecological and aesthetic value were introduced. A pool also features.

Landscaping was undertaken by the homeowners.

The home lit up like a lantern at night and showing the whale's fluke in silhouette.

A place for everything

Improved solar shading to north and west facing windows is achieved with a slatted pergola and sliding screens.

Clear glass balustrading ensures both safety and sea views are optimised. The timber deck weathers gracefully with age.

Hanging out for the good times – dramatic engineering has reaped a spectacular home and outlook.

A sparkling pool completes the connected-to-nature picture.

The generous deck with al fresco living space/ The living space with its double height windows is directly behind.

Working within the constraints of an existing rear extension, the project presented an opportunity to explore a new architectural approach.

Floating stepping stone pavers across a pond create a striking entry sequence inspired by travel.

Deep eaves provide shade in winter while the low winter sun still penetrates the living spaces.

The now landscaped front entry to the home.

The home nestles unobtrusively into its pristine landscape.

Xteriorscapes chose the tennis court's placement and orientation, with surfacing by Multi-Sport Surfaces.

Front entry approach with main living volume directly ahead.

The home is designed with openness, natural light, and passive solar strategies at its core.

The private al fresco setting and rear lawn.

Inspired by a diving whale’s tail, the home embodies the meeting point of sculpture, landscape, and living.

Seamless indoor-outdoor flow from the new living area out new rear deck / outdoor living space.

A louvre roof means indoor-outdoor living continues rain or shine.

Two properties merged to create one sprawling outdoor environment.

Louvres throw shadows on the all-weather al fresco setting.

The new rear deck and stairs seem from between mature trees that were retained as part of the project.

Setbacks and massing reduce overshadowing and help play down the scale of the home to passers by.

Pool with study behind and master ensuite on the level above.

Landscaping and hanging garden sculpture.

Outdoor fireplace with accompanying louvred roof and al fresco seating.

Pool and spa pool with pavers leading to floating deck – the pond is out of sight to the right.

Seamlessly integrated indoor and outdoor living is achieved through full-height glazed doors, which allow natural light to flood the kitchen while offering uninterrupted flow to the outdoor entertaining area.

Expansive living spaces open to an expansive deck.

The roof deck – sitting on top of the world.

A giant picture window reaches up into the gabled roof form.

ooking form the home across the pond (complete with water lily) to the pool beyond.

Looking down on the landscaping from the home.

The tile roof and exterior walls and windows have been refinished in a more neutral tone.

A functional driveway and parking spaces were also part of the expansive and inclusive brief.

So, wheres the house? Even the alfresco fireplace has a pared-back artistic appeal.

Al fresco confab/dining area with pétanque piste behind.

The glass walled living spaces have an indoor-outdoor vibe.

Surrounding the pool with plantings on two sides creates a leafy, natural ambience for swimmers and splashers alike.

Verandah with dining and kitchen behind.

The sprawling covered deck and outdoor fireplace beyond the living spaces at the side of the home.

Before: the rear of the home prior to transformation.

The outdoor fireplace on the patio with a custom in-situ concrete polished hearth is finished in a 600×300 charcoal tile.

Oversized glass doors open onto the north-facing rear yard optimising natural light and providing easy access to the outdoor fish smoker.

Between grass and pond and pool, the eye travels out to the wider landscape.

The sprawling new wrap-around deck.

Close up of the outdoor fireplace, a focal point within the outdoor living space. A richly varnished deck and soft furnishings bring a touch of the indoors to the outdoor space.

The house has a Spanish influence so this provided the inspiration for the landscape combined with the large established trees which provided good bones.

The upper level of the two-storey volume at rear is home to the master suite and office.

The new rear deck /outdoor living space.

Upstairs terrace deck with al fresco lounge seating.

The glass-walled courtyard floods the heart of the home with natural light.

Timber walkways, expansive decking, and glass balustrades optimise the setting and views.

A ha-ha (sunken fence/ditch) keeps children safe from the pool without need for visually obstructive fencing.

When it comes to this sense-related sculpture, sound is as important as sight.

Large stacker doors open off the lounge and dining zones to a generous deck, with glass balustrades ensuring the lake vista remains unimpeded.