"The fountain spout was placed on direct axis with the front door — it is seen from the entry court, through the house." The wall was kept low to preserve views, yet was scaled to be large enough to have the appropriate presence. This design move ties the architecture of the house to the untamed landscape beyond.
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Fountain spout was placed on direct axis with the front door — it is seen from the entry court, through the house. "The wall was kept low to preserve views yet scaled to be large enough for appropriate presence and ties the architecture of the house to the untamed landscape beyond."