The brief was to link site and residence with cultural identity, all the while maintaining close links to the client Stephen Page. Simplicity of living, natural light and private spaces where of strong importance as was not creating a negative environmental impact on the site itself. Page's love of interprative aboriginal dance and close cultural ties insighted many exciting possibilities. Combined with the challenging site location and beautiful landscape the design really worked itself into the site and form.

Upon entry a central corridor weaves through the centre of the residence, linking the two modules. Natural light is in abundance, with an atrium located at the heart of the site. A mezzanine offers a vantage point onto the main living quarters and views are achieved over the canopy of trees immediately adjacent to the residence. The organic form of the residence weaves amongst the sites steep slope.

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Stephen Page's love of cultural dance has been a strong focus in this design. The curvilinear form derived from the free flowing motion of interpretive dance is ideal as a creative space, where inspiration and relaxation may follow. Light floods into the living/studio space, aided by a "shell-like" roof system.

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This section and landscape perspective convey the relaitionship between site and residence. The organic form of the residence lends itself to a sloping site and gently steps down the site. All the while views overlook the canopy of trees towards the mountain range.

Original module

Populated spacial example of blending and weaving

spiraling and weaving