This beautiful home is sited overlooking Palm Beach, with the client’s brief to take advantage of the site features such as having the main living areas on one level, use verandahs, shutters and planting to diffuse the summer sun but provide sun traps for winter. The structure was to the highest standard with high thermal mass, quality finishes and an overall rustic feel using natural materials. There were a number of construction challenges noted by the judges. They said the internal linings, tiling, painting and joinery were flawless, producing a stunning finished product.