This house is located in Mill Valley, California with incredible view of the Tamalpais Valley. The shape of this house was partially dictated by the terrain while the aesthetic appeals and the floor to ceiling windows were mostly inspired by the view of the surrounding. From the entrance, the two stories house is composed by three volumes, each volume is angled to the next volume creating an angled S-shape. The unique yet beautiful shape was also made more beautiful with the slanted middle volume with translucent wall. The final result is a modern house design which is gradually lowered from the two stories main living space to the single storey garage along with the glowing middle volume at night. The entire volume of the house is also cantilevered from the ground due to the uneven terrain instead of digging a traditional foundation. The aesthetic appeals from the house were inspired by nature, instead of competing the beauty of the surrounding nature, the architects of Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects were blending the design to the nature while at the same time admiring the nature through the floor to ceiling windows and the roof terrace.
Photo credit: Tim Griffin
The Sherman Residence
Modern Home Design Inspired by Views – The Sherman Residence
Interiors
Amazing Night View
