Photographer: Tasha Tylee

Two scientists approached us, full to the brim with exciting ideas for their dream home. They did not care for convention, but rather had unique goals and a desire to push the boundaries of their budget to make a work of art.

The brief included a central Mediterranean style courtyard garden to separate living and sleeping wings, an underground gaming basement and a yard for giant chickens. One Client's favourite colour is orange, and her partner has a passion for geology ie interesting rocks.

Science, innovation and technology were considered at every step, down to to the Marc Pascal exploding universe pendants in the entry hall, inspired by the big bang theory.