The house has a standing-seam metal roof and is finished with black-tinted stucco and a standing-seam metal roof.
In the bathroom, the shower stall looks up to the open sky.
The kitchen is fitted with sleek metal hardware, high-gloss white cabinetry, and a spacious kitchen island that doubles as a breakfast counter.
Expansive glazing provides continuous visual connections to the outdoors.
Marble countertops of black and white with kitchen cabinets finished in sparkling white are offset by a unique glass backsplash, which offers a hint of the surrounding rainforest.
Space is maximized in the kitchen thanks to the functional boxes; the fridge and additional storage are built into the bathroom volume on the left.
The neutral color palette was carried over to the interior design, a collaborative effort between Connie Wone, the senior interior designer at Swatt Miers Architects, and Elisa Chambers of Snake River Interiors.
The master bathroom has a bamboo screen and a Deauville tub by Victoria + Albert. A vintage enameled metal sign from the London Underground is framed by the screen and a cactus that sits atop an African stool.
A custom-made glass door has been integrated to maximize the natural light throughout.
A peek inside the powder room.
Sunken Garden
The dwelling is fully immersed in nature, surrounded by scenic vistas and greenery.
The simple black box is broken by operable glazing, drawing the outdoor elements in.