This is nolli style map of the site plan, since it was taken from Google Maps, it doesn't have a very accurate scale, but it can provide a good indication of the relationship of the site compared to neighbouring properties and vegetation. From here we can delve deeper into the house.
By redrawing the original architectural drawings of this house, you start to understand a better picture for the ideas behind it. The drawings are courtesy of Mr Steendyk.
From this drawing of the first floor you begin to understand a relationship between the spaces and how they center around the courtyard. This drawing gives a good indication of the entry along with the connection between kitchen and courtyard. At first I drew the floor plans from a different source, but they didn't have a scale and so were not very accurate. It did however, give you a very good understanding of the connection to the garden. This can be seen below.
This drawing provides a view of the site along with the house and is useful in that respect. However, it was redrawn to scale and with pen to give clearer definition.
This drawing also gives an idea of space relationships, but on the upper floor. It can be seen that the master bedroom is pointing towards to river so that the occupant can take in the views from their bed. There are two bathrooms at either end of the gallery which serve the bedrooms. It can be seen that all sub-bedrooms are connected to a balcony. There is no entry to the library or lounge box from this level as the floor is on the level below.
Similarly, this is the upper floor from another source. It can provide a different view of the same object, in this case, indicating how the furniture might be arranged within the rooms. It was redrawn in pen for greater clarity.
This is the south elevation of the house. It shows how the house is related to its topography and how the living pavillion is cantilevered off the main building. The entry is shown well here and allows you to see how it acts as a tunnel going through the hill into the heart of the house.
This, on the other hand, is the western elevation. This would be the view of the house from the river, the angle shows how the garden and house look connected. There is no definition between them, but rather, that they are the same. You can see how the building is planned vertically, so that the private areas are up high. This drawing was also previously drawn, but was redrawn with pen to show depth within the drawings.
This is the original drawing and as you can see, looks very flat upon the page. Looking back at the final one it can greatly show you the difference in definition.
This is a vignette of this house, it is drawn as if in the courtyard, looking at the living pavillion. This angle was chosen to show the connection between the courtyard and the kitchen. And also the connection between inside and outside and how there is no fourth wall within the courtyard to encapsulate the space. At the top you can just make out the window of the master bedroom and the window shades on the west side which were featured in the elevation about. The vignette was drawn free-hand to show it's character rather than by ruler which would have made it look too clincal to get the feel of it.
This section is looking through the house as if looking from the river. Within it you can see the courtyard, the master bedroom, the loungebox and the kitchen. This section allows you to see something you wouldn't see in an elevation, namely the gap in the roof above the courtyard. This allows for natural ventilation and natural lighting. You can also make out vague construction details such as concrete slabs and roofing. 
This is another section of the house, albeit rather confusing. It is is here just to give another impression of the building. 
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