The first piece to the compound, Small, "Metal Storage," was a renovation completed in 2004. The 2-story, corrugated Cor-Ten steel wrap and the translucent polycarbonate siding retains a contextual identity with the wood and foliage of the neighborhood. The Cor-Ten’s oxidized surface forms a protective coating and needs no painting or frequent maintenance. The design cleared out the crannies to make each floor into a wide-open space and brought light into the backyard-facing east facade with large windows and translucent Polycarbonate walls. The open plan of the house makes the space feel more expansive while the white finishes reflect light throughout. White paint, which requires only one coat than color, was a money-saving strategy. One side of the house is a functional wall that concentrates the utilities such as kitchen, bath and stair. On the opposing side, indirect light falls from a skylight through the slotted opening at the second floor.