VALLEY VIEW

Perched on a hill with wide views of Silicon Valley and the Bay, this stunning modern compound is home to a young family whose aim was to live comfortably on this unique lot bordering a nature preserve. The architectural program engages the natural topography by providing access to the hillside on different levels and opening the building form up at a gentle angle to take full advantage of the view. A generous pool anchors the edge of a play lawn and is served by a structure comprised of a single roof form cantilevered off a concrete plinth separating pool activities from a productive veggie garden on the opposite side. A rich palette of seasonal grasses and flowering drought-tolerant species envelop the house, creating a rich matrix of greens and providing a dynamic and varied sensory experience throughout the year

The goal of providing opportunities for play, rest, and entertaining throughout the property is met by a tightly integrated program between architecture, landscape, and interiors, giving the feeling of a relaxed respite in this Bay Area neighborhood.