Balance between a classical italian country house and a contemporary mansion. Inspired by the traditional old ‘Casali’ of Tuscany, this house is located in the hills just south of Santa Cruz and offers a great view of the Monterey Bay. The delicate balance between the classical structure of the Italian country house and a contemporary style makes this mansion truly unique. A widespread use of fenestration allows the light to enter the house from a multitude of points giving the owners, the chance to enjoy different views. Wide glazed surfaces and large sliding doors operating on narrow steel’s sight-lines, allow the doors to float smoothly on the surfaces, allowing a fast access to the landscape.