Plateau

On a plateau above a steep, ambitious climb, this single-family residence adapts to the site’s severe topography and intense climatic conditions. Low-slung massing creates a direct connection between the interior spaces and the surrounding landscape. Ample glazing brings light into the communal spaces, with deep overhangs, horizontal slats, and vertical fins  that prevent overheating. Meanwhile, the more private bedroom and bathroom spaces are housed between cool stone walls. These considered moves allow for mitigation of the area’s dramatic temperature swings between seasons and for the proper integration of the home into its site.