Details like these assure privacy and control

Louvers for indoor privacy

With vertical louvers in the west wall, bedrooms have maximum ventilation; are still protected against the view from neighbor's front yard. Doors can stand open all night; screened louvers prevent entry to bedrooms from outdoors.

Open kitchen controls plan

Midway location of kitchen gives it easy access to the entrances, makes it the center of living and dining areas. Openness also simplifies control of the children's play.

Fences for outdoor privacy

Wood fences wrap up the terrace and play court, give them shelter from the street. They are designed to suggest openness at close hand, appear more solid from a distance.