The dramatic cantilevered forms and stacked volumes of this home draw a direct line from the glamour of mid-century California to modern-day Havelock North. Precisely detailed and impeccably constructed, the large family residence is comprised of building block forms that create a series of family-focused spaces around a sunny, protected courtyard. The house enjoys panoramic views but is also screened from the neighbouring properties. A house this big and bold risks feeling heavy, but a close relationship with sun, air, water and sky gives it surprising levity.