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Contemporary Courtyard Design invites nature in ...

This beautiful, contemporary courtyard design located on Mercer Island in Washington is a reflection of the site which it calls “home” – the good and the bad of it. The architects at Hutchison & Maul Architecture have taken the property’s advantages and drawbacks, and have made them work in favor of this unique, contemporary design. The Courtyard House sits peacefully on a long, narrow and steep slope, surrounded by forest with a waterfront view. The location characterizes the plan of the home, which is a 6,700-sq.-ft. structure featuring both private and public courtyards carved into the hillside. This concrete, steel, wood and glass home boasts an entrance at the center of the design. Interiors have been designed with modern flair and a charming quality reflective of the natural surroundings. Rich, warm woods from ceiling to floor do nicely to frame these spectacular views. The courtyards and decks with sliding glass doors bring the outdoors in. Hutchison & Maul Architecture.

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9 Sep 2009 | Slope Houses | Comments (0)

Hillside Cottage Plan in New Zealand Embraces Serenity and Sustainability

Designed by Tennent + Brown Architects, this marvelous hillside cottage located in New Zealand was built as a cluster of individual cabins to accommodate relaxation and rejuvenation. Shared by two French brothers, the plan of this cottage home commanded two separate bedroom/bathroom/study quarters, and a shared kitchen/main living space, to be used once or twice for vacationing. And they couldn’t have picked a sweeter retreat – perched precariously on a hillside overlooking a magical scene of mountains and bay, this bold landscape largely sets the tone for this unusual design. This amazing slope house plan was made possible thanks to heli-lifting, which delivered materials to its perilous position. This rustic cottage features privacy and peace in its glass-enclosed living spaces, shuttered to offer solace from the hot afternoon sun. But some features of this amazing mountain residence soak up every bit of sun they can get – solar conscious design, photovoltaics, rainwater harvesting and passive ventilation are some of this sustainable eco friendly cottage's features. Tennent + Brown Architects
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9 Sep 2009 | Slope Houses | Comments (0)

Sandstone House Design - a European style house overlooking Italian countryside

Italian architect Alessandro Bulletti designed the Observatory House in Deruta, and like the view which it frames, it is absolutely awe-inspiring. From the outside, this slope house plan is totally immersed in nature, overlooking the deep valley at its feet. The sandstone house base is complemented by a light and airy glass wall upper level. But this European style house offers the best sense of nature when you’re outside. The glazed upper level opens onto a terrace and a magnificent Italian countryside view. At ground level, an outdoor entertaining area echoes the same striking sandstone that makes the base, with a pool and platform stretching southward over the olive groves. Interiors carry that same strong sense of nature, with expansive windows on both the main and upper level, which are finished with continuous sandstone floors. Alessandro Bulletti

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28 Aug 2009 | Slope Houses | Comments (0)

Hillside House Design in a Precarious Position

This unique and very modern hillside house design in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais in Brazil, was a creative and contemporary collaboration between architects Fernando Maculan and Pedro Morais. This concrete walls house enjoys sparse neighbors and gives way to a lush landscape and dense forest covering the steep 60 percent incline of the site. This unusual slope house design starts with a concrete base where the private rooms are housed, and is topped by a glass-enclosed main floor occupied by a kitchen, living room and den, and capped by another concrete slab supported by pillars. Designed first and foremost as a contemporary home of creature comforts, this sprawling 3,000m2 hillside home incorporates indoor and outdoor living areas. The modern open concept design also encourages socializing and entertaining. The spectacular view can be taken in from any point in this glass wall house. Fernando Maculan and Pedro Morais
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photo credit: Leonardo Finotti

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22 Aug 2009 | Slope Houses | Comments (0)

Courtyard House

This contemporary courtyard house by Seattle-based Hutchison & Maul Architects puts a sprawling 6,700-sq.-ft. house on a long, narrow and steeply sloped lot in Mercer Island, Washington. Panoramic views to the west can be enjoyed from the many courtyards, carved into the hillside. These wonderful courtyards offer a private retreat into the outdoors without leaving the comforts of home, while also flooding interiors with natural light. Residents and guests of this modern hillside home design enter an unusual, modern house via an entrance at the center of the structure, leading to the upper and lower wings. Overall, the feel of this hillside house is natural, despite its edgy, industrial exterior and ultra modern interior design – perhaps it’s the natural surroundings, and the way the glass and steel construction works with the open courtyard house plan. Hutchison & Maul Architects
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photo credits: Eduardo Calderon, Alan Abramowitz, Tom Hille

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1 Jul 2009 | Slope Houses | Comments (0)

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