this is a residential project in nsw australia the lot is with steep slope so the rear part of the structure is at upper ground level and the front part of the structure has a lower ground level the earth is divided by a retaining wall at the left side shown with rock face wall add steps access from the garage level above to the lower ground level below the exterior cladding are all board and battens in charcoal gray paint finish with vertical wood boards accents as shown the balcony at the upper floor is off hardwood deck with glass railing all around and the lower deck is of the same hardwood material the site sits on a lush grass area with views of forest all around