Due to zoning
restrictions and the odd shape of this lot, we had to go up, not out. This worked well, since the owners had
their mind set on just that, a ‘tower’ house with a small footprint. Built
on a fairly steep slope, the house pushes the private areas to the back - into
the hillside, opening up a double-height living space toward the view with an
all glass face. Looking into the
living room and down to the kitchen is a loft that is flanked by the 3-story
glass slot. Perched 4 stories
above the ground and accessed by an aluminum grate foot-bridge, the master
bedroom has a very private and exclusive feel. Also, with an entire wall of windows that reach to the
floor, the master bedroom has unobstructed views of the territory below.