The enviable location of this hilltop home became the driving force in how we undertook renovations. We expanded the home upwards with a partial third-story addition to better take in the amazing views and to create a stunning rooftop deck. Because the house is situated near the ring road and walking trails of Bernal Hill, we also designed with privacy in mind, orienting openings away from passers-by. Big planter boxes on the front side of the house also act as a screen. A spacious stairway runs up the center of the house, culminating in a dramatic sliding roof deck skylight which acts as an interior light well brightening the core of the house.