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around both sides, so there
is a strong sense of passing
through a portal.”
The main entry opens up
to a large living room, with a
sculptural spiral staircase in
the foreground. With its solid
balustrading, the staircase acts
as a screen, shielding the living
room from the front entry. It
also anchors the space visually,
and forms a dramatic backdrop for the interior.

Above: The upper level of the house
was designed to convey the sense
of a monolithic element that floats
above a transparent glass base. At
ground level, sliding doors open right
up to the tropical landscape.
Left: Sculptural trees and lush
planting create an idyllic outlook. On
the far left, the land drops away, so
basement rooms can also open up to
the landscape.

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