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Inside, an MDO-and-metal dresser, designed by the architects and built by Custom Manufacturing and Tutto Ferro, doubles as a headboard. Perched atop it is a bust by Manuel Neri. The lounge and ottoman are TK.

A cutaway in the standing-seam zinc roof creates an outdoor area for the guest suite. The chairs are from Teak Warehouse.

Michael Doherty Construction completed the 5,900-square-foot house in 2017. Along with landscape designer Delphine Huetz, architects Luke Ogrydziak and Zoë Prillinger envisioned a series of giant earthen berms for the yard. A cluster of deer grass, tall switch grass, blue grama grass, and heatwave hyssop grows near the garage.

Contrasting materials, like blackened steel, silvery zinc, and white sheetrock, converge at odd angles.

Sticking out above the kitchen, the triangular library showcases a sculpture by Stephen De Staebler.

The kitchen features appliances by Gaggenau, a faucet by KWC, and barstools by Shin and Tomoko Azumi.

In the master bath, a Boffi tap pairs with a Kohler sink.

When the blinds are up, the owners can take in the Old Southwest neighborhood from their bed, a custom design.

“We’re probably just fifty or sixty feet off the road, but you’re not even aware of it. You don’t feel like you’re in the middle of a city,” says Peter. The sculpted terrain partially blocks outsiders’ views. Automatic shades by Lutron do the rest.

Michael Doherty Construction completed the 5,900-square-foot house in 2017.

The faceted corrugated metal ceiling opens up over the staircase, soaring to a height of 32 feet above the ground floor. Like much of the metalwork, the steel staircase and railing were fabricated by Tutto Ferro.

Inspired by the Ice Age rock formations found throughout the region, the Meteorite, so named for obvious reasons, is a faceted dwelling designed by Kivi and Tuuli Sotamaa, the brother-and-sister team behind Ateljé Sotamaa.

A spalted maple end-cut bench with legs made from ebonized oak and concrete

Interior designer Ponnie Tan of EightyTwo infuses a Singapore apartment with a striking play of tones, forms, and graphics.

The funky master bath features stained white oak cabinetry by Eby Construction, Fantini fixtures, and a deep soaking tub. Mosaic tile, laid in a graphic pattern, echoes the angles of the abstract pendant light.

Den's A frame house plans also include a laundry closet and full bathroom.