Our design for a house with a surprise is nearing completion near Craughwell in Co. Galway. The road elevation gives the impression of a traditional design, although the glass entrance porch gives a hint to the contemporary design that lays behind. The rear elevation is indented to give maximum connection to the beautiful wooded location and is clad in timber cladding to reinforce the connection to the trees. The house is being constructed by GreenTec to PassivHaus standards.