Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects

Kentfield Hillside Residence

KENTFIELD HILLSIDE RESIDENCE

Turnbull Griffin Haesloop

Kentfield Hillside Residence
© David Wakely Photography

ARCHITECTS
Turnbull Griffin Haesloop

CIVIL ENGINEER
Sherwood Engineers

INTERIORS
TGH, Margaret Turnbull Simon

LANDSCAPE
GLS Landscape Architecture, Rana Creek (living roof)

STRUCTURAL
Fratessa Forbes Wong

PHOTOGRAPHS
David Wakely Photography

AREA
5.9 ft2

PROJECT YEAR
2010

LOCATION
Kentfield, United States

CATEGORY
Houses

Kentfield Hillside Residence
© David Wakely Photography
Kentfield Hillside Residence
© David Wakely Photography
Kentfield Hillside Residence
© David Wakely Photography

Text description provided by architect.

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.

Kentfield Hillside Residence
© David Wakely Photography
Kentfield Hillside Residence
© David Wakely Photography

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.

Kentfield Hillside Residence
© David Wakely Photography
Kentfield Hillside Residence
© David Wakely Photography

The house incorporates passive and active heating and cooling systems, battery storage, and a cistern for water runoff management.


Kentfield Hillside Residence
© David Wakely Photography
Kentfield Hillside Residence
© David Wakely Photography
Kentfield Hillside Residence
© David Wakely Photography
Kentfield Hillside Residence
© David Wakely Photography
Kentfield Hillside Residence
© David Wakely Photography


Kentfield Hillside Residence
Floor Plan

Kentfield Hillside Residence
Sketch


Kentfield Hillside Residence
Diagram

Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects
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Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects
2725 Elmwood Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, United States