Not quite yet

These views of the western seen from the roof of the building are rare. These photos were taken early in the morning during the monsoon season when the atmosphere has been washed of all the haze.

The maturing landscaping.

The reflecting pool with main entrance to the right and carport screened by stone clad wall with concrete pergola to emphasize play of light and shade.

Looking east from the entrance porch. The reflecting pool will be planted with lotus etc.

Closer view of the main entrance. Traditional door design within a modern surround. Note the glazing stops well short of the soffit to allow free flow of air. It works.

Entrance elevation emphasizing the views to the East. Car port and parking area is behind the screen wall.

South East corner reflected in pool. Note the rain water down pipe as a strong element.

North east corner of building reflected in pool. photo taken about 10.30 am. Balcony to the studio is far left.

125 mm dia. steel down pipe carrying rain water to storage tank 6m deep 3m diameter. Hopper is insitu concrete.

Repetitive elements in landscape, creating a sculptural scene.

Staircase treads are in "Paradise granite and risers in black granite. Ballustrading is painted steel with teak hand rails. All made on site.

View of walkways at both levels giving access to most of the principal rooms.

South wall of sit-out area with alcoves for plants or sculpture. Alcove on the right now occupied by Ganesh in Granite.

Living room with my studio at the upper level. The ceiling will the carpeted to help sound absorption and avoid reverberation.

From upper level of court yard looking north. Pergola still to be installed.

From court yard looking west.

From court yard looking north

North East corner of the building

North elevation, with the travellers palm in the right foreground. So called as the stems store drinkable water for thirsty travellers.North end of the retaining wall, with a level area created for a lawn. At the left is the drying area attached to the laundry.

Detail picture of part of retaining towards the north end

Above view along the retaining wall showing bridged walkway connecting the first floor with the upper level of the plot

The main retaining wall is now complete. This picture shows the southern end with a good sized boulder and a planter designed abutting it. The small alcove will accomodate a sculpture or a plant.