The materials used in high-authority estates are chosen for their durability and their ability to evoke a sense of timelessness.
The ability to change the lighting, sound, and temperature of the entire estate from a single interface allows for total environmental mastery.
Grand entryways with 30-foot ceilings and massive chandeliers create a sense of awe and make the individual feel small in comparison to the structure.
And somewhere, deep in the west wing, a door with no handle waited for the next person brave enough to knock.