Piechota’s choice for building materials were picked for their ability to blend in well with the natural surroundings as well as for their capacity to keep out the inclement weather that Big Sur often experiences. "We used concrete for its aesthetic," Piechota states, " but it’s also a great material that won’t be effected by the abundance of wind-driven rain and salt." The other materials such as stainless steel, copper, and stone are left in their natural state.

Piechota points out that the design of the house is driven more by function than form. The only major form-driven element of the residence is the roof. "The roof curves to make the house a natural extension that completes the hill where the house is built," says the architect. With grace and skill, Piechota has crafted a site responsive modern glass box almost invisible in its lightness of form.