This $7 million Bay Area house by a San Francisco 'most polarizing designer' almost didn't get built
The home has a board-formed concrete facade, a process that uses wooden planks to give concrete a natural look to better blend into the hillside.
Natural, dark colors almost disappear into the woods, the designer told Business Insider.
The house is a series of terraces that fit into the shape of the hill, with a green roof and vegetation that "reclaim the hill," the architect told Business Insider.
Mill Valley prefers natural materials and colors that blend into the landscape, so the design utilized them, according to Saitowitz.
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A natural-toned, minimalist look continues throughout the house, even in the bathrooms.
The two levels both use glass walls to take advantage of the views.
A rendering of the design from an earlier stage shows that Saitowitz tried different ways of best utilizing glass in the design.
The living room on the first level acts as a "lens" to take in the landscape and bay.
The enclosed courtyard, seen here, separated the main house from the garage and guest unit.
On the other side of the living space next to the courtyard, there is an open deck, with a fireplace and outdoor kitchen.
Shown here at night, the deck has an unmatched view of the city.
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