Sited in an existing small level clearing at the top of a steeply sloping Mill Valley lot surrounded by mature cedar and redwood trees, this 640 square foot guest house is designed to serve multiple generations and functions; a guest room for visiting parents and friends, a media room, and a hangout space for teenage children. The porch and media room are situated on the more open side of the site and the guest room is tucked into the trees.  

© David Wakely

Architects: Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects

Location: Mill Valley, CA 94941, United States

Design Team: Eric Haesloop, Mark Hoffman

Area: 640.0 ft2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: David Wakely

Geotechnical & Civil Engineer: DAC Associates
Structural: Fratessa, Forbes & Wong

Landscape: Outerspace Landscape Architecture

General Contractor: Hennessey Construction

© David Wakely

From the architect. Sited in an existing small level clearing at the top of a steeply sloping Mill Valley lot surrounded by mature cedar and redwood trees, this 640 square foot guest house is designed to serve multiple generations and functions; a guest room for visiting parents and friends, a media room, and a hangout space for teenage children. The porch and media room are situated on the more open side of the site and the guest room is tucked into the trees.  

© David Wakely

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