The sophistication of the detail is further emphasised by the functional expression of each component that makes up this complex wall plane. Note the steel cheeks at the two ends of the window-wall, which are aligned on structural stanchions and provide fixings for struts anchoring the roof overhang.

The load bearing frame, an entirely glazed principal frontage with an oversailing, upwardtiliting corrugated iron roof, ventilation flaps in the rear external envelope and a canopy wind-braced by splayed struts are all devices typical to previous Murcutt buildings.

Apart from the timber stairs and foot-bridge, the house is wholly mineral: an aluminium-painted steel structure, exposed aluminium door and window frames, corrugated iron roof-coverings and, throughout the interior, light grey polished concrete floors and white painted rendered brickwork and plaster-board.