Built on the hills of above Port-au-Prince in Kenscoff 10KM to the southeast of the capital at an altitude of 1300m above sea level, the Grimard residence takes advantage of the views of the city and ocean below. The three storey home has the main living room, dining room and Kitchen located on the upper floor, bedrooms on the intermediate floor and indoor pool and gymnasium on the lower level. The house was designed to fit into the steep landscape of the site. The contemporary tropical residence incorporated materials that are readily available on the Island of Hispanola.