Commissioned by Mr. Falabra, Stead designed Arc Archive as an imposing, stone-clad sanctuary built to convey permanence, stillness, and spatial depth. The building’s facade is characterized by dark granite tile gridwork and a dramatic sloping volume that carves deep architectural voids into the structure.

At ground level, a broad concrete plaza leads past warm-lit landscaping to a deeply recessed, sheltered main entryway. Sleek horizontal ribbon windows and elevated carved balconies slice into the dark stone facade, offering glimpses of ambient interior warmth without compromising privacy or structural presence. Serving as both an archive and a private retreat, Arc Archive seamlessly blends monumental scale with subtle, intimate detailing.