The Convergent House derives from the concept of the datum. The organizing principle of the house plays out in its circulation – the inhabitant must take the stairs and “converge” into the public space in order to “diverge” into a private space to rest or work.The entrance is a triple-height space that visually unites the three levels of the house. The house has three floors, with the central gathering floor sandwiched between the first and third floors. Each programmatic area has its own rectangular subdivision and staircase. The subdivisions on the first floor are designated for sleeping spaces, and on the third, for work spaces (office, kitchen). In order to get from one room or floor to another, one must take the staircase and “converge” into the public living and leisure space in order to access the private spaces. In addition, each subdivision also has clerestory windows around the entire perimeter of the space to provide day lighting. The entire second floor is glazed because it is the most public space in the house The glass walls allow for panoramic views and give the gathering floor a sense of openness. A single staircase goes up to the third floor balcony, which is entirely outdoor space and provides views of the urban landscape that surrounds the home.