Celebrating the original architecture of the building and spread across split levels, this home was design as a retreat, an escape from the reality of the fast pace of life of a chef. Embedded within the cliffs of West Head, Sydney the design of this house directly relates to its space and place and offers the client a journey that is unforgettable.  
 

The concept of this house design is solely based on movement though the house and the journey that takes place in each of the realms. Upon entry, the extended triangular courtyard narrows, creating suspense as you descend into the house. You are instantly deprived of the panoramic views with only a glimpse of the water views the house has to offer. The anticipation is heightened in the entrance hallway where a third space with large vertical shutters to break up the view, appears. The big moment is when you enter the living space, where large corner windows finally give you the anticipated panoramic. By using specific three-dimensional geometry, the experience of the view is systematically controlled creating the feeling of suspense for the visitor.