The Split House

The project

A garden between two wings

A planted opening separates the public and private wings while keeping the family connected. Existing trees, framed gardens and a bridge with a curved teak underside shape movement through the home. Living spaces open to decks and greenery; the upper rooms gain their own outdoor connections.

The project can be understood through three connected ideas: the division between public and private life, the garden that occupies that division, and the routes that bring the family together. The photographs follow those ideas from the tree-lined facade to dining, living and circulation. Materials such as teak contribute to the character of the connections, while the planted setting remains a constant point of reference.