The architects have worked with a steep and windy rear section, beyond several existing houses, to create a well-conceived home that steps down the hill. Not only accommodating the clients’ wish for a home that’s not flashy, and catering for their love of surfing, the house also maximises the breath-taking view while working within strict height-to-boundary constraints. The architects have effectively employed feature materials with confidence and care to create a home that is - from the beautiful front door and initial viewshaft through the house to the sea - an adroit response to the site and brief.