The design process had to be carefully done in order to save all the trees of value and to retain the existing terrain to ensure the natural flow of water to the lake. Moving thereon, all larger trees were kept intact, in fact, two ‘Goraka trees’ (Gardenia cambogia) were incorporated into the house ensuring ample space for them to grow. The house was laid on a single floor on a total plinth area of less than 12% of the total land extent. The house is layered along the natural terrain with a continuous cascade of spaces from the entrance court to the lower garden up to the lake. 
 

Total floor area: 3660 sqft