Walker Warner Architects was commissioned to create this fabulous sustainable home that features clean lines and modern details, nestled on a bluff of the Tiburon Peninsula, California. The house is sited to take advantage of the jaw-dropping views over the San Francisco Bay. The hillside acts as a natural buffer from both the road and neighboring dwellings.
Connecting this home with the landscape, the architects selected a material palette consisting of Aegean limestone, western red cedar, zinc, and board-formed concrete. Responding to the steeply sloped site, the low-slung architecture is terraced into the hillside to create a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURE Walker Warner Architects BUILDER Van Acker Construction INTERIOR DESIGN NICOLEHOLLIS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SCDA and Strata Landscape Architecture
Product Sources: Lutron, Fleetwood, Adorno Construction, Gaggeneau, Kurt Meiswinkel, Norris Woodworking, OmniStone, Product & Design, Thermador, Tulip Hardwood Floors
Inspired by the ownerโs appreciation for art and nature, this energy-efficient home integrates bold architectural moves that convey the element of surprise through unexpected spaces.
In creating this home, the owner’s desired a place where they could relax and entertain while feeling a close connection to California nature. The residence was thoughtfully designed to create a balance between public and private living spaces, which includes a flowing floor plan with intimate enclaves for extended family members.
What We Love: This thoughtfully designed home provides a harmonious balance between the public and private and the indoors and out. Integrated into the hillside facilitates idyllic sightlines over the San Francisco Bay, perfect for these homeowners who love to entertain. Overall, we love the natural beauty of the property and the eco-friendly design features integrated into this magnificent home.
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Above: The pendant light fixture is by Lindsey Adelman Studio.
Above: The wall in the living room is Aegean limestone.
Above: In the kitchen, the waterfall-edge island is made of aged petite granit. The barstools are from BDDW.
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Above: Infusing warmth into this modern dwelling, the wall paneling is rift sawn white oak, paired with engineered European oak on the floors.
Above: In the dining room, the chandelier is by Lindsey Adelman Studio.
The interior designer commissioned a magnificent two-ton cast bronze screen from artist Michele Oka Doner. This screen serves as a structural anchor to the entryway and formal dining room as well as a statement of artistic integrity.
Above: The master bedroom is located on the upper level, along with another bedroom. There is also an accessible in-law suite located on the main level. A guest wing encompasses two additional bedrooms.
Above: The walnut bed is by Holly Hunt, while the artwork is by Kibong Rhee.
Above: The master bathroom features custom cabinetry composed of teak, while the countertops are Aged Petit Granit.
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Above: The teenage son’s bedroom was given a colorful design, which includes an elevated bed and a climbing wall.
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Above: In the great room, expansive sliding glass doors merge the indoors with the outdoors. Fleetwood Windows & Doors supplied the doors.
Above: An outdoor terrace provides comfortable teak furnishings for relaxation, sourced from James Perse. The pavers are honed basaltina.
The property includes drought-resistant plantings with sensor-controlled drip irrigation, helping to minimize water usage.
Above: The architects had photovoltaics panels installed at the pool house, just one of several energy-efficient features this sustainable home has to offer.
Above: The exterior facade of this sustainable home is clad with vertical planks of western red cedar and horizontal panels of zinc siding.
PHOTOGRAPHER Laure Joliet
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