hile this glass house references Mies van der Rohe’s work, the assumption that this is a mimetic glass box is subtly overturned with each and every section of the cladding system sliding - allowing for endless possibilities for spatial interaction with the outdoors and cross ventilation.

The house’s steel exo-skeleton provides structural independence from the role of weatherproofing. Internally, walls and cabinetry are treated as ‘components’ that subdivide the greater space, allowing for adaptable and flexible use of the interior. The steel structure balances over an off-form concrete socle - effectively a dam across the river valley with a spillway formed under part of the house, utilising the otherwise uninhabitable overland flow path.

The steel was prefinished and assembled on site. Flashings are integral parts of the structure with the whole frame being an assemblage of standardised elements. Private spaces are multipurpose and can be increased or decreased in size, separated from each other with full-height moveable storage partitions, offering an adaptable layout for varying family needs.