Zoning rules restricted us to building a single house on the large site, so we created two houses in one: the main unit (for parents) on the top floor, the second unit (for their daughter and her family) on the lower floor and a shared middle floor.
Forms and color palettes are inspired by the hillside landscape. Living roofs shelter three levels of living space while preserving a thriving habitat. Skylights brighten and ventilate rooms below.
