The clients asked for a new rural home that would fit respectfully into the southern Ontario landscape without resorting to replicating traditional styles. The house is part of a working farm.

The large rural property lies north-east of Toronto. The plan is divided into 4 principal "blocks".
• A small ground floor Home Office and second floor Guest Suite are near the front entrance. The arrangement provides convenient separation of the work and home activities.
• A single storey Great Room block with high ceilings and windows facing north and south is separated from the pool terrace by a long "Galleria"
• The more private two-storey Family block contains the Kitchen, Family Room, and Bedrooms.
• The Mudroom and Garage block sits down a half level, allowing views over the roofline from the main house and easy access to the full basement.

The plan allows for a variety of outdoor spaces, and passive solar control. The heating is provided by a ground-source heat pump.