The land is unique with a powerful direct relationship to Mt. Tamalpais' East Peak and Marin County Open Space. The project opens toward the undeveloped lands. The forms of the house work with the forms of the land and not as rectilinear counterpoint; the parts are arranged in a geometry that is fitted to the land.

Natural wood siding, lime plaster walls and roof terraces further integrate the house into the landscape.

Trees and windows and eaves are strategically arranged to provide privacy between neighbors and shelter from the sun and also open the interior to views and connection to outside spaces.