Any good designer will tell you they've created something that "responds to the site" and "works in harmony with the landscape." We'd join that chorus, but we just built something that made sense on a hill.

The design steps down the natural hillside, creating terraces that follow the land's own logic. Each level reveals new views across the countryside while providing practical access for everything from morning animal feeds to a glass of vino on the sunset terrace.

The roofs themselves become private gardens—some stretching toward distant hills for those panoramic moments, others tucked into intimate nooks where neighbors can't judge your weekend loungewear. Outdoor living with multiple escape routes.

The architecture balances sleek contemporary lines with unashamedly modern materials: composite timber cladding that stays looking sharp without the maintenance headache and cost, Equitone cement panels for crisp modern edges, aluminium extrusions that catch the light just right, and Gabion walls of proper local stone—because at least something should be from around here. Living spaces flow between levels, creating distinct zones for family gatherings, quiet retreats, and entertaining that starts in the kitchen and migrates across multiple terraces.