Emberhall

When our client first met us, they asked for a home that would glow at dusk yet stay private from the street. That became the seed for Emberhall. We explored the idea of a cool stone plinth with a warm, light-washed volume resting above it, so the house reads as a lantern in the evening and as calm masonry during the day. We co-created the brief around three anchors: privacy, a generous majlis for hosting, and a garden that feels usable year-round. In workshops the family helped set the arrival sequence, selecting a layered wall and timber screen that filter views while guiding guests to a recessed entry. Inside, spaces step around a planted court so living, dining, and the majlis open to greenery without being exposed to the street.