Mediterranean Green House -Marin County | IL TOTAL DESIGN - CI

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This 2500 sq. ft Mediterranean Single home residence started in 2004.

The concept was to design a green sustainable Mediterranean home.

It has been a challenging project due to a very steep slope site.

This steeply sloping site has beautiful panoramic views. The challenge was how to avoid as much as possible excavation and to erect the building on natural grade avoiding excavations and basements.

Since the city required 3 car parking, we decided that the only place we will excavate the ground will be for the garage and lobby entrance.

The car garage is designed to accommodate 3 cars. one slot will have 2 stackable cars and one stall will have one on ground.

The parking level has the car garage with a nice lobby leading to an elevator. The elevator is reaching a bridge with trellis that leads to the entrance of the house.

The floor plan is open have views from all corner of the beautiful treks’ sea and forest.

This 2500 sq. ft Mediterranean Single home residence started in 2004.

The concept was to design a green sustainable Mediterranean home.

It has been a challenging project due to a very steep slope site.

This steeply sloping site has beautiful panoramic views. The challenge was how to avoid as much as possible excavation and to erect the building on natural grade avoiding excavations and basements.

Since the city required 3 car parking, we decided that the only place we will excavate the ground will be for the garage and lobby entrance.

The car garage is designed to accommodate 3 cars. one slot will have 2 stackable cars and one stall will have one on ground.

The parking level has the car garage with a nice lobby leading to an elevator. The elevator is reaching a bridge with trellis that leads to the entrance of the house.

The floor plan is open have views from all corner of the beautiful treks’ sea and forest.

In 2004, the journey began to create a sustainable Mediterranean home spanning 2,500 sq. ft. The challenge? A steeply sloping site with breathtaking panoramic views. Our goal: minimize excavation, build on natural grade, and meet the city's 3-car parking requirement.

Our solution? Excavate only for the garage and lobby entrance. The 3-car garage includes a space for 2 stackable cars and one on the ground. A lobby connects to an elevator, leading to a bridge with a trellis that guides you to the house entrance.

Inside, our open floor plan welcomes views from every corner, embracing the serene beauty of the sea and forest. This is the story of a Mediterranean dream home that respects nature and captures its essence."

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