Stone House.

The intention

A sense of permanence.

How can a solid enclosure admit light without losing its sense of privacy?

Stone House begins with the depth of the wall. Solid planes establish privacy and a sense of shelter, while a small number of openings bring light and outlook to the places that need them.

Rather than treating every view equally, the arrangement gives each room a particular relationship with its surroundings. A long outlook belongs to a shared space; a closer view of planting belongs to a quieter one.

Natural variation in stone softens the geometry. Warm timber and restrained interior surfaces allow that texture to remain the defining element.

Discipline

Architecture

Focus

Enclosure and carefully framed light

Material language

Stone / plaster / timber

Concept setting

A rocky, open landscape

Study scope

Pavilion form, stone enclosure and terrace