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The home is clad in corrugated iron coated with Zincalume. “We chose the cladding so we could curve the metal sheets and create barrel vaulted roofs,” says architect William Samuels. “The finish gives a natural reflection to the surface of the house, picking up on the colors of the surrounding bush and the changing daylight.”

The use of the stone as a foundation allowed the budget to be reduced as it minimized the amount of work and materials.

The organic placement of the windows echoes the knots on the trunks of the surrounding trees.

The living room is outfitted with pale pine flooring and connects to the kitchen via a wide opening.

While the owners really liked the idea of shou sugi ban, they opted for a more cost-effective black stain. The random-width, reverse board-and-batten siding reflects the wabi-sabi concept. “The builder said the math for the random siding was torturous,” the wife said. “We didn’t know how hard it was to make things look simple.” DeNiord planted hay-scented fern and lowbush blueberry sod around the house. “We didn't want any side of the house to feel unconsidered,” he says. As for the local boulders he placed around the house and terrace, he says, “They give the feeling that the house grew up around the outcroppings.”

In the kitchen, concrete floors and counters are offset by wood cabinetry and doors that add warmth to the space.

An exploded axonometric drawing of the Pinwheel ADU.