Designed for a bachelor owner seeking a low maintenance, enduring home, we were able to inject surprising gestures and materials into the design. The feature staircase leads to a light filled landing, where a curved skylight creates a dramatic pattern of light throughout the day. The stair wall is clad with a custom black metal mesh screen and conceals a secret luxurious powder room. The metal screen is repeated on the rear façade where it provides privacy for the first floor bedrooms and encloses a bedroom balcony.

Sitting within a dense suburban context and on a relatively small piece of land, The Bach Pad employs clever design techniques and materials to provide privacy while still maintaining generous sightlines and connections to the outdoors.