OUTDOOR LIVING

In contrast to the stone-faced front with its lower profile and almost whimsical parade of roof gables, the back elevation is bold, uncompromising and wide open. Here you can see some examples of symmetry and asymmetry that the designers teach us to appreciate, including a look at how the exacting balance Richard planned for the stair tower portion of the house plays out. In design by Richard and execution by Ernst, the exact center of the front door lines up with the precise center line of the staircase, the back wall windows, the stairs to the pool deck and the 40x20ft pool itself.

The grownups’ wing on the left, with its stack of private and party rooms, seems to merge with the stair tower section to nearly balance out the family side of the house. In both images here, the breakfast bay owns its spot on the spacious upper deck in front of the kitchen and family room. Above this, the kids’ bedrooms; below, the movie room-playroom and guest suite. The way the home is built into the rise of land provides enviable views from every level.

Ahhh. Here’s what this project is really about: the view, the location, the ultimate outdoor entertainment venue for family and guests.