The plot is very long and narrow, and the neighbors on both sides peer intrusively inside from beneath their multi-pitched hats. The clients are a large family, so they need plenty of privacy for each household member, but also several different communal spaces. From these needs arose the concept of a long, narrow house that split apart around the middle. This fracture lets southern light into the interior, preserves an existing tree, and creates a gathering place for the residents and their guests. The outdoor space in the heart of the mass forms an entrance courtyard, a covered seating area next to the home studio, and an upper-floor terrace that serves as an extension of the kids’ playroom