A decorative cinder block wall edges the property and provides a sense of enclosure without hemming in the yard too tightly.
At the end of the hall, a landing overlooks the living room, which has access to the backyard. The stairway leads up to the third floor, which has a bedroom and bonus office.
Wu brought the exterior materials inside, combining the maple plywood on the stairwell with the brick and board-and-batten.