To address these issues, the design is organized as four building clusters at different scales, which appear to cascade down from the top of the slope toward Stubbs Road. They sit upon a landscape terrace that steps downward and houses all parking requirements, as well as offering a series of garden spaces to connect the built environment to its surrounding topography. This cascading structure enables each unit to enjoy stunning, unimpeded views of Victoria Harbour.

Since sustainability was of considerable interest to the client, the design has been shaped by renewable energy concerns and biophilic architecture. A skillful system of planting boxes connects to each building’s envelope, allowing rainwater to be used for irrigation. At the same time, they function as solar reflectors and create shading to guard against overheating and the overuse of air-conditioning. By absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen into each unit, they support conditions of health and wellbeing, while simultaneously creating a soothing interior environment. Residents gaze out their large windows, lightly veiled with tendrils of ivy, at immersive views of the forest and sparkling water.