Crowning a 15-acre wooded site west of Palo Alto, California, the 14,000 square foot house extends from a hilltop in four directions, making it inseparable from the surrounding native landscape. Floors to ceiling glass walls within the poured-in-place concrete frame take advantage of the magnificent and varied views extending in all directions. The many levels of the house are placed among the many existing trees and primarily descend the hill's south slope in a collection of outdoor terraces and an indoor orangerie beside a series of stepped pools and waterways. A formal theme of four round columns and a capital is an abstract interpretation of a traditional motif found in the architecture of India, the owner's original home. The design of an extensive home automation system reflects the client's forward looking interest in developing computer-controlled products for home use.

The orangerie, featuring a central waterway and flanking stairs, is covered by an operable skylight, allowing the space to be either indoors or out. This space serves as the focal point of the house about which several wings are organized. The concrete frame is buff coloured and sandblasted, while exposed concrete walls are bush-hammered. Gypsum board walls and ceilings are painted white with stainless steel used as accents in some rooms. Granite covers the floors and terraces in patterns of flamed and polished textures. The pools are lined with a light green slate.

An extensive automation system throughout the house allows computerized and user sensitive control of lighting, security, audio, video, air supply, and sun control. A unique system of cable trays and cabinets in each room enables the owner to modify the wiring and components as new products become available.