Practice · new build

house on the slope

A slope as a problem? No: a slope as an opportunity.

Type
New build, single-family house
Location
south-east Styria
Year
2020
Role
Drawings from the room schedule to the planning application
Perspective sketch
Perspective sketch

Its position on an east-facing slope makes this site particularly exciting. A well-planned layout and generous glazing create a sunny country home for a young family.

upper level

From the entrance, a generous hall leads into the open living area, whose floor-to-ceiling windows open up wide views across the landscape. The wraparound terrace is the ideal place to enjoy the view and relax outdoors.

Floor plan, entrance level
Floor plan, entrance level

lower level

A staircase leads down to the party room and the children's rooms. On every level, floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors bring in plenty of light and give direct access to the terrace and garden.

Floor plan, lower level with pool
Floor plan, lower level with pool

outdoors

The slope also works well outdoors. The terrace and pool offer room to unwind, while landscaping and terracing create a seamless transition between inside and out.

Elevation
Elevation
Perspective with terrace and pool
Perspective with terrace and pool