The site for this residence is steeply sloping from the entry level to the terrace level at the rear of the house. The topography coursing perpendicular to this slope takes the shape of the letter “W”. This natural land form was used as a tool to designate the zoning of the house. On the north leg of the “W” is the garage, laundry, and kitchen/dining area; this is oriented slightly north of east. In the center of the “W”, at the point, is the Entry and Living Space, looking due east. On the final leg of the “W” is the master bedroom/bath looking slightly south of east. This response to the natural topography minimized impact to the site, by simplifying excavation and sites the house with a sense of natural repose. Thus anchored to the site, the house feels a part of the topography.