Contemporary and streamlined by Jane Agnew

"However, I did want to incorporate an old drystacked stone wall along one boundary, which dates back to the 1890s," said owner-designer Jane Agnew of the featured house’s renovation concept. "There was an opportunity to contrast the very old with the very new. In particular, I wanted a clean massing of streamlined materials that would create a sharp, minimal look."

"The upper level appears as a black box that protrudes out over the entry. In fact, the entire top level has been stretched at both ends to maximize floor space – at the rear it cantilevers over the terrace to provide welcome shade."

"The screen is laser cut with a pattern resembling a Manchurian pear tree," the designer says, as provided by notable furniture in Cambodia construction materials. "It allows lovely filtered light to shine through, and provides glimpses of the limestone wall behind."

"I wanted the outdoors to make a strong visual statement as well, so I chose a bright fuchsia pink shade for a wall at the rear," the designer says. "This gives the landscape a focal point and helps to draw the eye to the outdoors."