Kentfield California USA – Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects
Built Area: 5,900 sq.ft. (546 m2)
Year built: 2010
Photography by: David Wakely Photography
Situated on a steep site overlooking mountains and the bay, this home has been designed for a long term, sustainable existence. Comprising three levels, with the master bedroom residing on the top floor to fully capture the views through floor to ceiling windows.
From the architects:
“The house is sited to engage the undulating hillside and capture the spectacular views of Mount Tamalpais and the San Francisco Bay. A curved retaining wall follows the contours of the hillside and anchors the house to the steep site. The house is tucked under the living roof, which visually merges the house with the land. Growing out of the hillside, the roof is carved away to form a protected courtyard for the pool. Three volumes housing the living room, kitchen-dining area, and master bedroom rise up above the living roof with shed roofs angled to capture the sun for photovoltaic and solar hot water panels. The house incorporates passive and active heating and cooling systems, battery storage, and a cistern for water runoff management.”
