Philosophy
Living close to nature has allowed me to observe and gain inspiration from the way nature resolves its problems.

When we place an object on land, whether a building or a simple stone on soil or sand, we disturb the existing natural patterns and create new tensions where balance existed before. My primary and initial aim in the design process is to gain an understanding of how these changes manifest themselves in the built environment and how building placement on the land can be achieved with minimum disturbance to natural systems.

Buildings should merge with the landscape, flowing down and across the land like water. They should respond to the landscape and the local climate. Designing for the tropics and subtropics has taught me the value of responding to and working with the local weather patterns. I favour buildings with wide verandahs, covered outdoor living areas, large roof overhangs and increased natural ventilation, all combining to encourage an easy, outdoor lifestyle.

My buildings are organic creations responding to the form and contours of the land. Some spiral like a wisp of smoke into the air, whilst others tuck into the ground and hide beneath the tree canopy. I like to believe that people can move through these buildings as though they are themselves walking through the landscape.