The design of this family compound is a response to the topography, vegetation and climate. Parallel concrete walls delineate the grain of the land. Zinc-clad roof plates rise from sloping plains then fold to shape living spaces below. Long obliquely cut eaves provide shelter from extreme sun and snow and frame views in four directions. The group of buildings sits near the crest of a hill close by a vibrant creek. By working with the grain of the land, their orientation minimizes their prominence on the landscape while optimizing solar exposure.