It is a striking minimalist composition, an 18m by 9m glass box, encased on two sides by rusted metal screens, that cantilevers 5.5m over a steep slope at the front of the block.

[4] According to the International Architecture Year Book[5] published in 2000, the Kew House "speculates on the emergence of an Australian vernacular born not simply from our colonial history but also from our acceptance of our regional reality as part of Asia.

[7] The Japanese-influenced floor plan has no corridors; the continuous flow of space is divided only by the kitchen/bathroom and a long central wall housing a fireplace and cupboards, and sliding screens between the row of bedrooms and study on the south side.

Godsell designed the solid, timber backed sofas (a tribute to Donald Judd), which are flanked by an Akari standing light by Noguchi and a sculpture by Pilar Rojas.

[9] The external screens on the north and west sides shade the windows from direct summer sun, while sections can be lifted to allow sunlight to warm the living spaces on colder days.