The two-storey semi-detached house is reconstructed to update its appearance, add space and bring light deep into the interiors. The living room is surrounded by an external water moat while internal spaces in the house are separated either by water or voids and are connected via bridges. A steel frame structure forms a new changeable later on the façade and carries infill wall and glass panels/ The house seeks to minimize its carbon footprint through a combination of passive design features as well as the use of active technology such as the solar water heaters.