Surrounded by the Andes, the house is placed above grade to take advantage of the magnificent vistas over the neighbors. With the cobble stone stramp that leads to an enclosed entry court, the introspective attitude of the house is expressed by solid walls of rough white concrete and smooth plaster. Upon entry, the house reveals its transparency towards the views. The continuous spaces flow from one room to another in the lower public areas, while privacy is reserved for the upper level master suite where the bedroom opens onto a large landscaped roof terrace overlooking the Andes. The noble materials are left in their natural state to express texture and massing throughout the house. Highly finished delicate materials are juxtaposed against massive rough materials, such as delicate bronze windows, deep zinc elements, and rich mahogany against rough white concrete and stone. Cherry wood floors and exposed Douglas Fir rafters tie together incidental elements that define the rooms. Custom furniture and cabinets further add richness to the house and culminate in the circular Dressing Room lit by a cubic light monitor.
