Quirky Circular House Design With 180 degree Views Of The Surrounding Landscape

Tucked away in the Los Altos hills, the aptly named Round House is a geometrically unique structure; one of a few similarly shaped homes built in California in the 60s. The clients fell in love with this quirky circular house and initially had the desire to remodel. Soon after moving in, the pair recognized the inefficiencies of their new home. The low window eaves curiously obstructed the otherwise spectacular views, spurring their desire to revamp and modernize the property. Owner and architect saw the opportunity to further its true design potential and the original remodel evolved into a beautiful enhancement of its sui generis form. Perched atop a precipitous site, the building has 180 degree views with a deck that runs around its perimeter. The original central courtyard, once open-to-sky, becomes the kitchen – an appropriate gesture for an aspiring baker and a family that sees the kitchen as the heart of the house. A large circular skylight streams daylight into the kitchen with its custom curve