The approach to the house is clear, where the building is immediately legible as a distination upon entering the property. A forecourt connecting the house and garage establishes a rustic sensibility befitting its rural location. The house cuts across the slope of the landscape, creating an experience of sitting above the site and commanding the site views and landscape. The main house is located at a high point on the site, giving occupants panoramic views of the hills beyond. A long, simple and robust roof line integrates indoor and outdoor living under a single main roof. The large roof provides protection to interior spaces as well as a large outdoor deck, allowing its occupants to live outside in all weather conditions.