The living quarters are located above a tall light-filled garage volume. Entered through a shaded garden and a compressed foyer, the living space soars to culminate in north-facing clerestories that provide even light and passive cooling throughout the day. 

Tucked against the hill, the kitchen-dining space extends laterally to patios and views. A central open stair organizes public spaces into living and service functions, and links a study to the private spaces above.

Around the exterior, a terrace on the garage roof bridges to a ground level dining patio, from which one may ascend to the upper garden and re-enter the house through a common room.