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A restrained hillside residence set into the surrounding landscape
01 / A view of the projectResidential · Design study

Hillside House

Following the land, rather than flattening it.

01 / The brief

Start with
the place.

A sloping coastal site invited a house with a smaller presence in the landscape. The study begins with the existing contours and asks how each room might meet the ground without treating the hillside as an obstacle.

Detail crop of a restrained hillside residence set into the surrounding landscape
02 / Light & surface — detail crop

02 / The response

In the detail,
the whole.

A sequence of low volumes steps with the terrain. Sheltered outdoor rooms sit between them, bringing the view into everyday circulation. The study balances long views with close, protected spaces that can be used when the weather turns.

Material palette
Concrete, weathered timber, low-reflectance glazing
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