This new house for a developer is situated on a beautiful, steeply sloped and wooded site in NW Washington DC. The driveway connects to the house on the 2nd floor, which serves as the main living level. Lower level bedrooms are nestled into the ground, with recreational spaces and a small pool on the lowest level. The master bedroom is above, including a lounge, additional guest bedrooms, and outdoor deck(s). The main views face SE and SW, with large trees very close to the building. Cantilevered decks and roofs float within the trees above the landscape, creating the feeling of a “tree house”. Volumetric variation and layering, with a warm palette of materials, enhance the overall richness of the house.