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When we designed a ground-up home atop the Richmond
Hills, we worked closely with the owner-builder to create
the 2,300-square-foot home. Despite the beautiful site with
its panoramic 270-degree views, the sloping lot had been
left undeveloped over the years due to its modest size and
challenging approval issues. We handled the negotiations
for county approvals and maximized the site's potential for
the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom family home.
The first-time owner-builder, Tsering Denma of Shambhala
Landscapes, is a landscape builder by trade, and we coordinated
closely with him on this spec home. We came up with creative
solutions to fulfill the complex zoning requirements. We also
provided building design details, which Denma then carried
through in many unique interior design and furniture details
throughout the house. The landscape design by Denma
graciously complements and enhances the building and its
relationship to the site.
Photographs by Chi Chin Photography
Designed by Saikley Architects, Alameda, CA, page 214
HILLTOP CONTEMPORARY
Richmond, CA
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