826 Plateau Rd: This side-yard house’s form derives from two site imperatives: the perfectly north/south orientation of the rectangular lot on which it sits, and spectacular mountain views to the southwest. The box-like shape of the main structure - orthogonal to the lot - is relieved by the numerous bays that skew towards the view. The interior layout likewise rotates southwest. A sod roof, reached by an exterior stair that serves the house, yard, and accessory unit, functions like a second yard on the narrow lot.