The building lot was located on the inland side of Highway 101, so we used insulated concrete forms to construct the walls to minimize the sound from the highway, as well as to provide maximum strength to withstand the pacific winds. It’s a very compact floor plan on a small, irregularly-shaped site. The main living area is on the second floor, with the main bedroom on the third floor. The guest suites are in the basement. This allows the main level to open up to the Pacific with unobstructed views over the adjacent houses and highway. Exposed beams and joists are featured throughout. The main space shares a look-through gas fireplace with the outdoor patio.