The project is a new four bedroom single-family residence of 530 square metres, to replace an existing dilapidated house on a uniquely secluded woodland site adjacent to Hampstead Heath. The designed is conceived as a simple, contemporary pavilion, the grain of which follows the linear nature of the site and visually appears to ‘float’ over the ground. Large areas of glazing to all habitable areas allow uninterrupted views to the north facing woodland. A dramatic continuous double height space leads from the entrance through the length of the house, providing for horizontal and vertical circulation as well as separating the main living areas from the boundary. This naturally top lit space provides daylight and sunlight within the house and into the basement pool area. Cladding materials are self finished, low maintenance and long life comprising a warm grey self finished render surface for the majority of the external envelope, with areas of sustainable sourced sweet chestnut vertical cladding, which harmonise and complement the arboreal setting.