In an upscale neighbourhood of southern Hong Kong, this one-of-a-kind home enjoys a panoramic sweep from the city on one side to a stunning, unimpeded view of the South China Sea on the other. The client purchased the site with the aim of building a new residence for his partner and their three children. AXIA’s design takes advantage of the geological features of this dramatic landscape, by creating a landscaped podium that enables the house to perch right on the slope. Conceived as an aggregate of white stone blocks that cascade downward toward the sea — interlaced with copper screens — the design achieves a balance between openness and seclusion. The sublimity of the endless sky, ocean and horizon line offers a striking contrast to the sense of enclosure and intimacy provided by the elegantly proportioned rooms of this house.