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Modern Mexican Homes – Architectural Innovation in 3D

In the right hands, all it takes to create a modern architectural design is an innovative approach. For Mexican Dellekamp Arquitectos, it was all about shape. The award-winning, forward-thinking architects designed House on a Slope based on what they had to work with – a modest $60,000US budget, a sloping property, and standard materials and solutions. But this striking, rectangular house plan is anything but “standard.” Measuring 130m2, this contemporary house in Desierto de Los Leones, Mexico City stands out for its unusual form. Three solid facades and one glazed facade establish the irregular squared silhouette of this modern house. “To emphasize the diagonal tensions of the topography and the house, the rectangles making up the facades turn into triangles simply by painting them in two colors,” according to the architects. Dellekamp Arquitectos
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15 Jun 2009 | Slope Houses | Comments (0)

Modern Hillside House Rules the Hills in Berkeley, CA

Located in Berkeley, California, Gypsy House designed by Architect Craig Steely sits on a steep slope in the hills. Divided into two zones – one part of the home buried into the hillside, and the other a glass-enclosed zone cantilevered toward the valley – this modern house carries Steely’s signature notes of natural elements alongside cool, contemporary notes. This unique hillside house is clad in natural-finish wood – a perfect complement to its natural surroundings, with expansive windows to brighten interiors. Inside, rich wood too prevails, giving floors and ceilings an organically beautiful depth. The kitchen combines warm wood with lots of windows, casting shapes of sunlight on every surface. A wood and glass staircase seems to float up to the second storey, where a ceiling of skylights creates the effect of an endless sky above. Architect Craig Steely.

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26 Apr 2009 | Slope Houses | Comments (0)

Mountainside Homes - observatory-like design with a spectacular rooftop patio!

Designed by Chilean architect Felipe Assadi, this mountainside home in Chicureo, Santiago, Chile almost steals the spotlight from the spectacular view. To take advantage of its awesome surroundings, Assadi designed Guthrie House as an observatory from which to enjoy unparalleled views of the mountains, the valleys, and the city of Santiago glimmering on the horizon. Carved into the mountainside, this modern concrete and glass house welcomes residents and visitors alike via a concrete staircase, leading down the hillside and into the home. Interiors are simple and modern, with minimal finishes and the contemporary combination of concrete walls and ceilings, lots of glass, and built-in features reminiscent of an ultra-modern cave home. But he piece de resistance is definitely not found inside. A spectacular rooftop patio is the best beat in the house from which to take in a sunset or two. Felipe Assadi.
photo credit: Guy Wenborne

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5 Apr 2009 | Slope Houses | Comments (1)

Contemporary Home in Mill Valley, California - earth-inspired luxury hillside home

Architect Scott McGlashan of McGlashan Architecture designed this gorgeous, contemporary hillside home in Mill Valley, California, for an extended family of three generations to share. Thus, private and shared areas were a must, as were modern style and a connection with the environment. “Gracefully nestled into the hillside, the three levels spill down the hillside,” describes Architect McGlashan. “Planted roofs shelter the home, while generous windows, skylights and retractable walls open to the views, breezes, decks and patios.” But as much as outdoor living characterizes this home’s facade, so too do the outdoors influence interiors. Natural wood throughout is stained to highlight its natural tone. Tiles of varied stone appear on floors, and stone bricks adorn walls. The double-thick counters in the kitchen and bathroom further enhance the home's sense of earth-inspired luxury. The round skylight in the kitchen serves as a gorgeous architectural detail while naturally lighting the space. A lovely, contemporary staircase design juxtaposes the natural with the urban: from above the staircases boasts beautiful natural hardwood details, while a view from beneath reveals unique steel detail reminiscent of the industrial era, with a modern twist. McGlashan Architecture.
Photo credits: David Fenton and CJ Chapman

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29 Mar 2009 | Slope Houses | Comments (0)

Slope House, Japan - mountainside design with 6 floors & ever changing views

Designed by Keiichi Hayashi Architect, “House on the Mountainside” in Hyogo, Japan, is an unassuming single-family home rising among the trees. Set on a steep slope, this modern mountainside house boasts a minimalist design that highlights simple architectural details – the cut-out windows, and floating see-through staircases which wind their way up through the home’s six floors. “Each floor is designed to be homogeneous with the rest of the structure. Only the position of the windows modifies the space,” according to principal architect Keiichi Hayashi. “The atmosphere in the house changes as you move from floor to floor, the experience being unique every time – owing to a changing surrounding environment.” Keiichi Hayashi Architect
via Architecture Page
photo credit: Masao Nishikawa

From the Editor: An interesting but rather simple architecture of this slope house has been under-represented by many, in our opinion ... To clearly understand the design one need to see this home from many angles all at once. To achieve this, most if not all images must fit into the same screen, and that is what we've tried to do here - fit as many details into one screen as possible. The real architectural challenge here is ... how do you fit 5 staircases in a narrow rectangular shape of a 6-story home and provide enough light on each floor and get enough useful living space on each floor? The answer is simple - the locations of the windows on each floor should be dictated by the specific purpose of that floor; the windows cannot be located uniformly throughout the house. In addition, the staircases are all made see-through to let more light in from the surrounding windows.

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17 Mar 2009 | Slope Houses | Comments (0)

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