The project is composed of two contrasting volumes:
A horizontal, glazed living pavilion is conceived to contemplate the valley and the surrounding mountains—a light platform that hovers above the ground, supported by a steel, rhythmic structure that minimizes the impact on the terrain. In contrast, a vertical, solid base anchors the composition with a grounded and robust presence. This interplay of lightness and mass not only addresses programmatic and structural requirements but also enhances the spatial experience.

Accessed from the road above, the journey begins with a descent along an exterior staircase carved into the terrain, leading towards the main hall. This space opens onto a transparent courtyard that frames the views, allowing the natural landscape to remain the visual focal point. Together, the hall and courtyard form the heart of the composition—a central space that separates and connects the home’s two primary functions:

To one side, a daytime living zone—a light-filled expanse hosting the kitchen, dining, and lounge areas, seamlessly opening to the landscape through floor-to-ceiling glazing and a terrace that leads via natural stone stairs to the pool below.

To the other, a nighttime private wing housing two bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms and views toward the treetops. Behind the glazing, the hill-facing elevation remains more opaque, lined with continuous cabinetry and storage, serving as both functional spine and thermal buffer.

The second volume—anchoring the house into the hillside—plays a dual role. Its left portion rises like a tower, serving as a garage with a flexible upper-level studio or retreat space, while the right portion discreetly hosts a guest suite, accessible just before entering the main residence, offering privacy and autonomy for visitors.

This is a house that invites reflection and connection to nature, offering layered spatial experiences as one moves from public to private, from structured to organic, from ground to sky.

A celebration of lightness, contrast, and site sensitivity, the project showcases how contemporary architecture can engage rugged terrain without overpowering it—an architectural gesture as much about restraint as it is about expression.