Located near Brays Bayou, the house is elevated several feet to prevent flooding.  The exterior massing of the home is composed with a series of decks and planters to ease the visual and physical height difference.  In doing so, an entry courtyard and back patio serve as a transitional space and creates a strong indoor/outdoor connection.  Once entering the house the open-concept plan unfolds and allows the kitchen, living, and dining to serve as a one great room for entertaining.