The protect site is located within the suburbof Heathmont, outer east Melbourne. A notable feature of the suburb is the amountof canopy trees which it contains. Our design approach seeks to enhance theconnection between the interior and exteriorspaces. To achieve this we introduced courtyards, and pockets of green that break upthe building form and provide a focus. Through the integration of green spaces and adaptable living areas that seamlessly open to the outside, the house becomes an extension of the garden itself, offering a sense of openness and constant connection to nature in everyday life.