The plan of the extension consists of two floor plates that criss-cross one another as they meander into the landscape, guided by one’s movement towards the vistas and southern orientation. A caretakers’ cottage with an asymmetrical gabled roof echoes the roof lines of the existing house and punctuates the flat roofed extension. Slight shifts in wall orientation create pockets of space that are used to house artwork in more intimate niches and alcoves.

Rooms are distributed around a core of open space and light that serves as a platform for viewing fine art and totem sculptures; a red resin floor defines this interior ‘plaza’ and cascades to the floor above and below.

On the second floor, the master bedroom opens to a broad balcony that overlooks the site. Roof overhangs, planters and a deep bench frame the space and create a secure boundary along the balcony edge. The room is oriented to catch southern light and sunset views.