This home is a dynamic response that counters the domestic architecture of the neighborhood. The project appears as a friendly cottage from the streetscape, with the design making smart use of the down-sloping site. The layout of the home to expands and grows as it flows down the narrow hillside lot.
![Entry Exterior](/images/projects/Split_Level_Modern-Garage_and_Entry-EXT-015-40-1600x2044.jpg)
![Landing Detail](/images/projects/Split_Level_Modern-Staircase_and_Landing_Detail-011-40-1500x2362.jpg)
By designing the lower level as a gathering area that connects to a large flattened rear yard, the typical organization of a residential space is reversed. Natural wood cladding gives the building a distinct Mill Valley charm while clean modern details make this home the quiet new kid on the block.
Photos by Thibault Cartier
![Kitchen](/images/projects/Split_Level_Modern-Kitchen-006-40-2000x1315.jpg)
![Dining Room](/images/projects/Split_Level_Modern-Dining_Room-007-40-1500x979.jpg)
![Living Room](/images/projects/Split_Level_Modern-Living_Room-008-40-1500x1023.jpg)
![Staircase and Landing Detail](/images/projects/Split_Level_Modern-Staircase_and_Landing_Detail-012-40-1600x2587.jpg)
![Shower](/images/projects/Split_Level_Modern-Shower-005-40-1500x2251.jpg)
![Exterior](/images/projects/Split_Level_Modern-Building_Rear-EXT-017-cropped-40-1461x1602.jpg)
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Week in Projects: This new home fits into the Mill Valley streetscape, becoming a quiet, new kid on the block. Our Split Level Modern featured in Architect Magazine.