The house is an example of the post-war international style , with its cubiform overall shape and large sheets of glass. The house was designed to represent a modern version of an Australian homestead - but with the verandas facing inward to a private enclosed courtyard with outdoor living areas and swimming pool, rather than the street. The design takes advantage of the Australian climate and a lifestyle based around outdoor living. The entry to the house is located on the bottom and south side of the 'U' with living areas and bedrooms located on either side of the 'U'. To the right of the entry is the study, main bedroom and five remaining bedrooms and two bathrooms which are located off a gallery style games room which is 9.45 metres long and 2.14 metres wide and looks out on to the courtyard.
All rooms facing the tiled courtyard have access to it through double cedar framed glass doors.
The house has simple lines and few windows in the exterior walls. The living and dining area are open plan, with heavy cross beams lending a feeling of space to the living room, the end of which is a redwood and glass curtain wall with a view over the Brindabella Ranges to the west. Internal and external brickwork was originally painted white, with Canadian redwood timber trim and windows. Pierced brickwork is used to screen some windows on the exterior walls. It is regarded by the RAIA as being an important example of the post-war international style and was awarded the 1968 C S Daley medal for architectural merit.