Sometimes a good design can hinge around a single, bold move. In this case, a decision, driven by budgetary reasons, to encompass a 2000sf program for a single family with young kids and dogs under a single-sloped roof generated multiple benefits for spatial organization, solar orientation and rainwater collection. The main living space encourages familial interaction and unity around three main features: a durable built-in dining booth, an amply-sized kitchen countertop peninsula and a spacious living area. Natural light fills the spaces with views that are framed towards glimpses of the semi-rural landscape.