Architect's own home has custom curtain wall and strong connection to nature

The roof of this residence is comprised of the unusual resource of refrigeration panels in stepped layout. The clerestory panes that connect the panels admit the shadow play of rain – but also the sounds of trickling water. The roof panels have no gutters. Instead the cascading rain collects in sculptural square hollow section steel gutters on the side of the house that feed underground tanks. The outdoor dining area is just a few steps away from the kitchen.