The exterior of this single-family residence is mirrored in the interior through the use of double-thickness concrete block wall construction, where the concrete block is left unfinished on both the exterior and interior. The construction type was selected in response to the urban neighborhood, a modest budget, and a desire to express manufactured materials simply, not in imitation of other materials. As used here, the materials are integral to the architectural volumes that define the space and functions of the house. The austere appearance on the outside gives way to a natural richness of materials and light on the inside. Birch plywood is used for both cabinets and panels in the interior, maple for flooring, and reveals separate each change in material.

A vaulted skylight above a central atrium is designed to allow abundant natural light into the home despite buildings on both sides. In conjunction with the translucent panels on the south side of the house, the skylight creates an ambient light source that remains uniform day and night through the use of backlighting.