Retired couple house on reduced footprint is accommodate by a shed like steel cladded building with industrial interiors and colored features. Open plan with bathroom siting as an island to separate bedroom from living areas. Mezzanine provides a secluded office/ guest bedroom. Light shaft on mezzanine floods house with light on colder months, bedroom enjoys morning sun throughout the year and living area is widely opened to a generous deck where clients can enjoy their evenings aperitives and host their guests.