Extruding a gable volume, the house is sited on the edge of a shallow rural saddle. This shallow curvature opens up and flattens to expose distant views of the valley and the bay to the east. The house directs itself to the valley, timber screens continuing the extruded form to create covered outdoor areas, protecting the house from excessive solar gain. Courtyards between pavilions offer focused views to the east, and again provide covered outdoor areas with their own micro climates and associated green spaces.