Doors

Soheil steps into the music and screening room, which is concealed behind a masonry-veneered door. “We were able to hide a lot of the square footage below the main level, but not in a way that would hurt the design,” he says.

With a gentle push, the bookshelf swings open on hinges to reveal a secret media room.

The slatted wood exterior selectively filters sunlight, cooling the interior and creating interesting light and shadow patterns.