To capitalise on views toward the Swan River and the Perth CBD skyline, the home adopts a reverse-living arrangement, positioning the primary living spaces on the upper level. Elevating these areas allows the daily experience of the home to be anchored by outlook, light, and openness.

Where many reverse-living homes follow a conventional entry sequence — arriving at ground level before ascending internally — this design rethinks that progression. Visitors are guided directly to the main living areas via an external stair that functions as both circulation and architectural statement. This deliberate gesture establishes the experiential tone from the outset while resolving spatial and sightline constraints that a traditional internal stair would have imposed.

Within the upper living zone, natural light is carefully orchestrated through a combination of framed glazing, operable skylights, and expansive bi-fold doors. Variations in ceiling height and spatial volume subtly define different functional areas while maintaining visual continuity. These calibrated shifts in scale introduce moments of intimacy and openness, creating a living environment that feels dynamic yet cohesive.

The project demonstrates how considered planning and disciplined design thinking can transform site constraints into opportunity — producing a home that feels expansive, visually engaging, and memorable, despite its compact footprint.