“Touching Eden House embodies a pioneering approach to seamlessly integrating landscape and architecture enriching the site with biodiversity by drawing on the surrounding botanical gardens native species. This design prioritises ecological regeneration, inviting the local environment to flourish. The architecture adapts a humble “rural” philosophy, positioning itself as a canvas for nature to reclaim and thrive. The delicate screen design frame views of the neighbouring greenery while animating the space with filtered light and playful shadows. This synergy creates a living structure where architecture does not dominate but exists harmoniously with the natural world.”

Judges’ citation on Touching Eden House for winning the Completed Buildings: House and Villa – (Rural/Coastal) at the World Architecture Festival Design Awards 2024