The brief was to design a house in accordance with the principles of Sthapatya Veda, an ancient, eastern system of knowledge like Feng Shui. This had considerable influence on the positioning of the building and the internal layouts. A central light well runs right through the centre of the house, and the building sits on a plinth with entrances in specific locations. The windows are positioned to maximise the views beyond. Panoramic, sliding doors to the living areas provide an ever-changing vista over the Lake District fells and allow the spaces to flow out onto the surrounding terrace. The building is highly insulated, and benefits from being ventilated by an MVHR system. In winter, wood burning stoves keep the spaces cosy and warm despite the exposed location. The timber and stonework cladding keep the bold forms of this house rooted to the fellside surroundings and internally, the stonework continues into the central stairwell and hall. The ground floor has a substantial, open-plan living area, a separate drawing room, utility space and a meditation room. On the first floor, five bedrooms provide accommodation for the family.