The house is built into the middle and largest peak of the red flat-topped mountains that flank the northern side of a city. the mountain has holes and windows built in the uppermost part of it, carved into the rock. at night, it looks as if the mountain has been crowned in gold. the house has many broad balconies glided by the light of golden lanterns. at the far end, built into the red mountain itself, are two glass doors that open to a large, but surprisingly casual, dining room