Contemporary Residence in Los Altos Hills

  • PROJECT INFO

  • New build, Single-Family

  • Los Altos Hills, CA

  • Architects Herring A& Worley INC.

  • Contractor Tzimbal Construction

  • Landscaper Shades of Green

  • Photographed By I. Mallon

Perched on a hillside overlooking the San Francisco Bay, this contemporary custom home in Los Altos Hills was designed around sweeping curves, expansive glass walls, and an uninterrupted connection to the surrounding landscape.

Working alongside architects Herring & Worley, Isolina Mallon Interiors developed the interior design of this 9,100-square-foot custom residence. The homeowners envisioned a striking contemporary home with a distinctly European design sensibility, avoiding decorative wood finishes throughout.

One of the principal challenges was creating a comfortable living environment within the home's dramatic architecture. Curved ceilings, soaring spaces reaching up to 33 feet, and extensive glazing required careful consideration of lighting, furnishings, materials, and the placement of seating areas to manage direct sunlight without compromising the panoramic views.

The interior design combines white microcement floors, glass doors, and a restrained architectural palette with expressive furnishings and bold accents of color. Pieces by Walter Knoll, Cassina, and B&B Italia introduce sculptural forms, while carefully selected artwork adds personality to the open living spaces.

Isolina Mallon Interiors developed the architectural lighting design throughout the residence, reworking the initial lighting scheme to respond to the home's distinctive architecture. Curved ceilings, dramatic variations in height, and expansive open spaces required carefully planned lighting solutions that balance functionality with visual comfort. In the kitchen, custom-sized linear LED pendants were designed to provide effective illumination over the island while complementing the home's architectural geometry.

In the primary suite, an open arrangement connects the sleeping and bathing areas, with a recessed bathtub integrated into the floor. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass panels open the bedroom directly to the garden, further blurring the boundary between indoors and outdoors.

The result is a distinctive contemporary residence where architectural expression, European design, and carefully considered interiors come together to reflect the homeowners' vision.

Curved white roof and circular stepping stones at the entrance to the Los Altos Hills home.
Open living and dining area with a curved sofa, red ottoman, and glass doors to the garden.
Double-height living and dining space with white furnishings, curved ceilings, and hillside views.
Upper-level sitting area beside a glass-walled balcony overlooking the Bay Area.
Overhead view of red-and-black sofas and a glass coffee table below the white staircase.
White kitchen island and sink beside tall windows framing the covered balcony and trees.
Streamlined white kitchen with an orange kettle, sculptural dining chairs, and high curved ceiling.
White dining table and sculptural chairs beside the kitchen, with large windows overlooking the trees.
Minimal white bathroom with a floating vanity, large mirror, and sculptural wall art.
Bright study with a built-in desk, red chair, and round red rug beside the window.
Leafy indoor plant beside the doorway to a white bedroom suite and its floating vanity.
White bedroom with a low platform bed, colorful artwork, and a floating vanity by the window.
Pebble-finished sunken bathtub beneath a picture window overlooking the landscaped hillside.
Black-and-white powder room with a cylindrical sink, reflective wall panels, and red portrait.
White bathroom with a vivid red bathtub surround and glass shower screen.
Curved upper balcony with an outdoor sofa and expansive views across the Bay Area.
Poolside garden with circular pavers, orange curved benches, and an outdoor dining table.
Curved pool and spa below the home's balcony, with circular garden paths and orange benches.
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