Balancing the solidity of the Corten steel and the parallel CMU wall next to the neighboring house are large glass doors at either end of the plan. They lead to a large open living space on the ground floor that opens to yards on both sides.
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The elevation steps up away from the sidewalk, so that its height and volumes respect the streetscape. From the left we see the pool, the mezzanine level and its deck with the master suite and terrace on top.The home does not have air conditioning; instead its ventilation design makes the most of cross breezes. Pivoting glass doors off the dining area open up to one of the home's three exterior courtyards. The large expanse of glass opposite the dining room doors also opens up to let in the breeze.