A 1950s ranch style house converted into an open-planned, contemporary home. Site constraints influenced many of the design decisions; a walled courtyard transitions guests and homeowners from the public street and front yard to the private interior, while a narrow back yard and tight setbacks necessitated a second story master suite. A rooftop deck was added as a bonus to the second floor, as well as a living room off of the front of the house, sheltering the deck from the street.