An urban exterior with a steep slope site and a retention pond that slowly releases water back into the city system.

This contemporary home features a front entry bridge with retention pond below, slowly releasing water back into the city system.

Water is collected from the roof into the retention pond and slowly released back into the city system. Rather than burying a tank, it was used as a front entry water feature.

The Capitol Hill Residence stair is centrally located in the light filled entry hall. Overhead is a sloping translucent roof that fills the core of the house with daylight. In order to maintain the function of this space, the stair needed to allow light to pass though it and filter all the way into the basement. In addition, we wanted to maintain a visual lightness to the stair through the use of materials and a simple, yet elegant form.