A new 2-story home nestled into a hillside berm creating an urban "meadow" to maximize privacy, outdoor living spaces and gardens of existing trees. The front facade - a series of long, stepping boxes overlap and dissipate with framed glass openings to connect exterior features to the inside. A conserved oak tree at the entry as well as rooftop patios with ocean and mountain vistas join the distinct program such as an art gallery with 13-foot tall ceilings and fireplace spilling to the private yard with swimming pool, spa and outdoor kitchen.