Backstage Pass

Step through the doors of James Louey’s house on The Peak and it appears to be a normal—if extraordinarily luxurious—family home. Framed photos of James, his wife, Jane, and their three children cover almost every available surface, occasionally interspersed with some of the children’s drawings. There’s a sunken living room where it’s easy to imagine the family unwinding in the evenings. Bold, colourful art lines the hallways. But this house contains secrets few can imagine. “Come with me,” says James, leading the way down seemingly endless staircases before stepping over a Star