The design is based on maximising the spectacular views on the Hauraki Gulf while still providing shelter from the prevailing winds on Waiheke Island.

Two angled wings of steel and glass cantilever past a radius edge of decking and pool. These wings act as buffers to the wind and create three outdoor living areas. The transparency of glass compliments the solid walls that anchor the house back into the bank.

A curbed loop is central to the design. An apparent seemless edge is created with a cantilevered glass edge containing the water.

The entrance is located between double garages at an upper level. Step lead down to the central dining area where spectacular views unfold beneath a floating curved roof.

The cantilevered living room wing is angled to the west and views of the city. To the east, behind the kitchen, the main bedroom wing looks out towards Rakino island.

Either side of the stairs are two study/ sleeping areas with two further bedrooms that open out to the eastern and western terraces.

Neutral colours are used so as not to distract from the views. Grey coloured plaster, zincalume roofing., Tasmanian oak flooring and weathered hardwood decking. The view is framed with silver anodised joinery between white structural steel.

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