A Room Above the Street

The front terrace is the first room you see. Set above the entry, it looks into the branches and gives the façade a depth that shifts with the afternoon light. Broad roof overhangs, wood soffits, and pale brick give the four-story townhome a distinctly horizontal profile. A band of clerestory windows draws the eye back up. The wider footprint comes into focus on the main level, where the kitchen, dining, and living areas share an open plan. A waterfall quartz island sets the kitchen’s edge while keeping it part of the room. Wide-plank white oak and polished concrete bring different textures to the interior, and light-colored walls offer a quiet backdrop for art. The other three floors make room for more private spaces, including a third-floor office, with an elevator connecting all four levels. The outdoor rooms trace a gradual shift in perspective. At the front terrace, the view is still part of the street, filtered through leaves and branches. On the rooftop deck, a fireplace gives the open space a place to gather. From there, the view carries past the neighborhood rooflines to the mountains.