The Ettley residence is a study in solid-void relationships. The Aluminium and wood "umbrella" over the blue glass, which appears to be blocks of frozen blue Pacific ocean. juxtapose against the solid wood boxes giving an appearance of a modern seaside sculpture. Situated just a few blocks from the ocean, the up-sloping lots achieves commanding views of the water while providing a Cityscape foreground.

The master suite is located at the mid level front has a glass floor sitting area, which overlooks a reflecting pond and garden below. This patio is located off the theater/family room. There is a vertical garden surrounded by wood slats that grow up through the building providing needed privacy to the master and to the main living spaces at the top level. This vertical garden gives a zen like feeling completing the richness in the selected materials utilized in the designing of this home. The glass and wood combination gives a minimalist feel to the house making it look clean and elegant.
There are three bedroom suites, with a walk in closet and the main bedroom has a balcony. The rooms are all situated on the first floor, on the basement floor  you have the guest room, gym and living room area.