One of the most attractive qualities of this sloping lot is a spur of mountains several miles off to the southeast. The house is designed to get full value from the view without exposing the owners too much to the hot summer sun.
Architect Roger Lee organized the building into two clearly separated areas, for living and sleeping. A central hall makes it possible to move easily and directly from the entry to any of the rooms. A deck that begins at grade level in front and ends at grade level in the rear extends this level as an outdoor living area around the downslope half of the house, and provides an outdoor route for moving between rooms.
The uphill side of the house, facing the street, is almost blank except for some high windows. The solid rail of the deck combines with this face to give the house privacy from the street without blocking the larger view. The living- dining-kitchen block of the house creates a secluded eating area on the deck, part open and part under louvered shade, and all handy to the kitchen.
The plan was formed to facilitate the adding of another bedroom at some future time.
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