Eric and Jackie have a near perfect site with views from Balmoral to the Spit. The only catch is that the view faces the west. To protect the house from too much heat gain in summer, more that the usual sun control measures had to be taken.

A single storey entry from the street opens to the three levels of living space on the western elevation. A series of deep staggered verandahs and screens shade the glazing on this façade, controlling the difficult situation, allowing the occupants of the house to take in the view in the comfort of the shade. The living room, dining room and kitchen are located on the top floor at street level, the deep shade structure incorporates a large balcony making it possible for these rooms to expand into an outdoor living space. Below this level are the bedrooms, study and guest room. The bathrooms and stair are housed within a heavy masonry service core. All the other rooms are connected to this central spine. Beneath the garage an office space with its own sunny courtyard is carved out of the hill.

The heavily modelled façade presents a sentinel on the escarpment silently sitting, watching the movements of Middle Harbour below.