Sloped terrain architecture

Whether a gently rolling hill or rocky steep terrain, a sloped site provides a compelling setting on which to build a house.

Image 1 of 65 from gallery of An Alternative Museum for Burning Man and a Concrete Lighthouse: 12 Unbuilt Projects Submitted by our Readers. Oshan. Image © Saeid Yousefvand

Project: Villa Eden Architects: David Chipperfield Architects Location: Gardone, Italy Area: 28,847 sq ft Photographs by: Courtesy of David Chipperfield The Villa Eden by David Chipperfield Architects in Gardone, Italy is a luxurious contemporary dwelling with a stellar view. Enjoy!

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Image 33 of 34 from gallery of House in Yatsugatake / Kidosaki Architects Studio. Elevations

Completed in 2013 in Los Angeles, United States. Images by Steve King. Starting with a vacant lot with a very steep down slope from the street, the design of the house places the carport on the roof with the residence...

Concrete was a necessity on the very steep, geotechnically challenging site, so we chose to embrace it.