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The axis of the composition sets itself up along the 19.25 degree shift to take advantage of the view to the horizon. The axis is reinforced by the pool layout and a direct access corridor at ground level, beneath the main house, from the center of the circular drive at the south. This axial layout is complimented by undulating, frosted glass screen walls separating the living area from the private, master and guest suites. These curving, frosted glass walls provide both audio and visual privacy while letting diffused, natural light into the private spaces, activating them with shadows both inside and out. The lighting of these private spaces after sundown will be accomplished by a series of halogen spots on the living area side of the frosted panels. This will eliminate the possibility of one in the public area seeing silhouettes from the private spaces.
There is also a suspended loft which provides more intimacy for the kitchen area beneath it. The loft structure also cantilevers through the south, glass wall to offer an exterior, screened balcony above the front door and drive while providing additional covered parking just outside the main entry below. This loft may be used as an additional guest sleeping area, or a stereo/television space.
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