Casa Buena Vida, A four-story structure of brick and cement, the house hugs its steep site while at the same time utilizing open space to make the most of the climate, the light and the views. Terraces on every level take advantage of the bay perspectives. Inside, time-honored Mexican design elements prevail, but with a modern twist.A two story pyramidal ceilings spans the living room and second floor master bedroom, but in this case the ceiling is rendered in brick instead of plaster and terminates in a 20-foot-high-center skylight. There are Saltillo-tile floors and Barrel-vaulted ceilings, floating walkways and huge sliding glass doors.