The Canopy House, located under the large buttonwood trees in the residential street of central Melbourne, exists both architecturally and organically. Leeton Pointon adds a contemporary feel to the changing streetscape and envisions a tranquil sanctuary that achieves a delicate balance between mass and weightlessness to create a dynamic and elegant effect.

 A sculptural solid wall conceals the house, behind which a curved volume appears to float in thin air above the entrance. A clear glazed pivot door with sidelights punctuates the wall to reveal the interior. Textured rendered facades give a subtle and understated feel, with the house built as a backdrop to nurture busy family life. 

Leeton Pointon describes the form of the ground floor as "water", flowing into the back garden, where it gently folds to the ground. The small holes suggest indoor life, while the open glass makes the most of the garden side. "Not only does the house work well on a practical level, but the client feels overwhelmed by the peaceful shelter of the house nurtured by natural organic material," explains Leeton Pointon.

The undulating lawn and garden areas are carefully designed around two large retained elm trees. An elevated elliptical pool and deck terraces are set at living room level, reflecting the trees into the interior and creating continuity of landscaping while minimising the need for pool fencing. Generous exposed aggregate steps bridge the transition from house to garden.

The solid roughly rendered walls of the first floor provide north sun protection to the living areas below. Large sliding bamboo screens with angled steel plate surrounds allow for further sun control on the first floor while providing dappled light to the bedrooms. Deep west-facing windows offer further protection from the sun and privacy from neighbours. Concealed external blinds prevent direct light on glazing during the summer months to reduce thermal gain.