A weighty steel staircase, deep foundations and a cantilevered spa pool were just three feats requiring major engineering for this home

​​​​​​​To downplay this home’s presence to the street, landscape designer Fiona Webster introduced stepped box planters for hedges. Staggering the flights of stairs made for a more interesting approach and also made the journey easier for an older person. The steps have insets that imply floating stairs – breaking them down visually and allowing for concealed strip lighting under each tread.