While commonly known as a tech hub, Silicon Valley is home to a number of impressive residential designs. US reporter Bridget Cogley picks out six stand-out homes in the area.
About an hour-and-a-half drive south from Downtown San Francisco, Silicon Valley comprises over a dozen cities home and is best-known as the setting for the vast headquarters of Google, Facebook and Apple. From the charming, tree-lined streets of Palo Alto to more rugged properties, the region also has a range of house typologies from mid-century to contemporary structures.
The hot and sunny climate, in particular, also suits low-slung homes with plenty of windows and outdoor spaces.
Read on for six striking houses in Silicon Valley:

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