Perched high on a hillside, this residence is conceived as a quiet, fortress-like form from the street that gradually opens as you move inward. A solid front fence and rock garden create a slow, deliberate procession toward the recessed entry. Upon arrival, a screened entryway provides a moment of pause before revealing expansive floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the pool, terraces, and surrounding landscape. Inside, a double-height atrium draws light deep into the home, visually connecting the upper hall with the living spaces below. From the street, the house maintains a private, understated presence; from within, it unfolds dramatically to embrace sweeping city and hillside vistas.