Hillside House In San Anselmo, California By Shands Studio

Hillside House is a wonderful place to call home that was completed in 2013 in San Anselmo, California, USA. It was designed by Shands Studio and flaunts an L-shaped layout as well as 2,450 square feet of living space. The original abode that was present on the property was used as a summer guest house and hunting lodge, but it was in pretty bad shape due to several years of vacancy.

The renovation resulted in a spacious, welcoming and comfortable residence that meets contemporary standards of fine living. The ground level is connected to the outdoor environment via sliding glass doors that also help blur the limits between the interior and exterior spaces. Furthermore, breathtaking views of the nearby mountains and hills can be admired through the floor-to-ceiling windows that can be found throughout the main living areas.

As far as sustainability is concerned, the Hillside House boasts passive heating and cooling solutions as well as a Benjamin Obdyke “Home Slicker” rainscreen, cellulose insulation and a hybrid heating system. Furthermore, over 50% of the lighting arrangements are based on LEDs, while the upper roof of the home includes photovoltaic solar panels.

Photos by Paul Dyer Photography