The Italic A

Marin County, CA

Perched along a steep, forested ridge in West Marin, the Italic A House responds to a site defined less by direct sunlight than by reflected light, distant views, and dramatic changes in topography.

Organized in section rather than plan, the house layers living, working, and sleeping spaces beneath a distinctive roof that gathers daylight from the valley beyond while sheltering the home within the surrounding forest.

The result is a home that feels simultaneously protected and expansive—quietly connected to the landscape while continuously aware of light, season, and time.

Images by Mir

The Italic A house overlooking a foggy San Geronimo Valley from its forested West Marin hillside
Bedroom at the Italic A house opening directly to the surrounding Douglas fir forest
Steep roof and pyramidal dormer of the Italic A house emerging through the West Marin forest
Mezzanine office and sleeping loft tucked beneath the steep timber roof of the Italic A house
Mezzanine workspace beneath the Italic A roof with a picture window framing the valley beyond
The Italic A house glowing through fog and dense forest at dusk
Corrugated cylindrical stair and elevator towers above the garage and entry steps of the Italic A house
Aerial view showing the Italic A house, roof geometry, deck, and cylindrical towers within the forest
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