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Jay Behr Sausalito ResidenceEvery year, the San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Architects invites the public to tour a selection of outstanding homes in Marin County, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/aia-san-franciscos-marin-living-home-tours-returns-this-weekend/">2012 Marin Living: Home Tours</a> took place on a gorgeous sunny afternoon last weekend, and we trekked over to Sausalito to check out a couple of the homes. First on our list was a modernist home designed by <a href="http://www.jaybehr.com/">Jay Behr Design</a> and <a href="http://www.eta-sf.com/">Ewald Tajbaksh Architecture</a> that is perched on a hillside overlooking Alcatraz and the San Francisco Bay.1
Jay Behr Sausalito ResidenceThe modernist home features wood panelling on the rear side.2
Jay Behr Sausalito ResidenceA vertical fireplace and hearth breaks up the space in the living room, and it extends above and below, to all three levels.3
Jay Behr Sausalito ResidenceA large, open kitchen is connected to the great room, making it perfect for entertaining.4
Jay Behr Sausalito ResidenceThe main level of the three-story home features wide open spaces and soaring ceilings.5
Jay Behr Sausalito ResidenceThe home's multiple levels are connected by an open staircase.6
Jay Behr Sausalito ResidenceFrom the upper level you can look down on the living room and kitchen.7
Jay Behr Sausalito ResidenceIn addition to the living room, fireplaces are found in the master bedroom and on the lower level.8
Jay Behr Sausalito ResidenceA large window in the guest bathroom brings in natural light while still affording privacy.9
Jay Behr Sausalito ResidenceWith large windows in every room, there is little need for artificial lighting during the day.10
Jay Behr Sausalito ResidenceLandscaped terraces provide additional spaces from which to enjoy the view.11
Jay Behr Sausalito ResidenceA LEGO model of Mies Van Der Rohe's Farnsworth House rests on a windowsill, perhaps referencing one of Behr's influences.12
Jay Behr Sausalito ResidenceThe glass and concrete home was completed in 2010, and it has been on the market since 2011 for $2.95 million. Any takers?13
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