The design premises were to first respect the existing trees, second, the position of the pool aims to create an intimate social spot at the back of the building, third a raised platform gives the appearance of a floating structure while the sculptural columns mimic and frame the existing trees, and finally, the upper level serves as an observation deck, providing views to the surrounding trees of the adjacent natural reserve. The predominant use of raw clay bricks and their different arrangements originates from an intention to reappropriate and reinterpret one of the most traditional construction materials in the Santa Cruz area.