ARK is a 1,077m² residential masterpiece, masterfully realised to command its elevated 1,887m² sloping site. A triumph in site-specific design, the residence achieves monumental grandeur through its expansive, wide-format presence. By working with the natural contours of the land, the design prioritises a land-integrated approach that delivers substantial construction savings, drastically reducing the requirement for intensive retaining walls and deep excavation without compromising the estate’s imposing scale or the precision required for its narrow frontage.

The design is anchored by a North-facing solar orientation, ensuring the expansive internal volumes are flooded with an abundance of natural light throughout the day. The signature facade, featuring a sculptural envelope of aluminium battens, provides a sophisticated balance of privacy and thermal control. The sense of arrival is unparalleled; the grand entry hall is flanked by a masterfully realised 8-car gallery on one side and a sub-aquatic viewing portal into the pool above on the other, utilising the water as a natural light filter and an intricate visual feature.

The estate’s programming spans three levels, connected by a residential lift. The lower level is dedicated to the collector, featuring a showroom-scale 8-car gallery and workshop. The ground floor serves as the social heart, with double-height voids and a professional-grade wellness zone featuring hot and cold plunge pools. ARK is a sophisticated intersection of design-led cost-optimisation and elite residential curation.

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Scale: 1,077m² of bespoke internal living on a 1,887m² private lot.
Orientation: North-facing solar alignment for elite natural light harvesting.
The Envelope: Signature curved timber-look aluminium batten screen for privacy and solar regulation.
Design Mastery: Site-responsive level management achieving monumental grandeur while delivering significant construction savings on retaining infrastructure.
The Gallery: 8-car internal showroom with dedicated workshop and mudroom transition.
Wellness Suite: Integrated wellness zone with hot and cold plunge pools adjacent to a large flat yard.
Volume: Double-height voids and integrated bespoke skylights.