Having a fire-prone environment in the Toro Canyon area has encouraged the owner to build a house with minimal natural resources for the building materials and opted for fire-resistant materials instead. But aside from the materials, this house is designed as an umbrella that sheltered the house from the sun while allowing breezes to move through the house. The second goal seems to build a house which captures the magnificent views of the surroundings. The vast ocean views are then framed through the floor to ceiling glass windows, a design which also gives the impression of modernist and ample natural lights. Unlike any other houses, this house is blended with the nature in more unique way, the toned concrete is probably common but the steel is allowed to oxidize, a different yet unique approach to make the steel looks blend with its unique oxidized color and texture. This house is designed by Olson Kundig Architects.
