Kentfield Hillside Residence / Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects

The house [Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects] 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. Growing out of the hillside, the roof is carved away to form a protected courtyard for the pool — via ArchDaily