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When the residents of Sinfonía Verde bought their property in 2002, they had expected to spend most of their time on the beach. But the land changed in the twenty years since the initial purchase, and—drawn to the sounds of the regenerating rainforest—they found themselves spending more and more time inland. They asked Ben Saxe to design a house immersed in the canopy because of the studio’s “beautiful designs that work with the environment rather than against it,” the clients say.

The primary bedroom can be found on the upper level, complete with a spa-inspired bath that offers a large soaking tub and walk-in glass shower.

A sleek, open kitchen fitted with all new appliances is positioned steps from the living area.

Polished concrete floors complement the crisp white walls lining the primary living spaces. Walls of glass allow the both levels of the interior to be bathed in warm, natural light.

A look at the wall of glass that continues around a corner of the living room.

A closer look at the living area and original brick fireplace. Floor-to-ceiling windows enclose the room on two sides, with French doors opening to the patio.

The Glen House, as it exists today, is better aligned with Neutra’s original vision for the home.

A view of the exterior highlights the expanded master bedroom, as well as the home’s masterful siting.

The expanded master bedroom.

A piece of furniture serves as a partition and blocks off an additional cozy sitting area surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows and a door leading out to the terrace.

The open dining room is opposite the kitchen.

The metal-topped kitchen island gives the space a polished, industrial look.