Conceptual design of an urban home on a steep slope

The desire to have a home of one’s own leads to rather unconventional projects. A popular forum found in the Portuguese town of Torres Vedras a similar example, which was completed in 2013 by Lisbon-based architectural agency Atelier Data.

This amazing Architectural masterpiece perched on a high hill. This is why its configuration is so multifaceted. In developing their strategy, the designers began by considering

• • The integration of the building into the surrounding landscape, providing a delightful view of the urban surroundings and the castle;

• • reinforcing the complementarity between the cottage and the patio to visually connect the indoor and outdoor environments;

• • Creating an interconnection between the north side and the south side;

• • The use of unusual materials, such as wood piles for the exterior cladding and fence;

• The use of native vegetation in the planning of the garden.

The main idea is that looking at the plan of the building, you can see its spiral structure. The lowest point is the driveway and garage, through which you can enter the house. Step by step through the apartments, you get to the opposite side of the residence, where you go down to the main gate. The construction strategy adopted created a living space on the southern slope, protected from the strong winds inherent in the area.

The home is very functional and has three floors. Basement level given for the pool with shower and sauna, cinema room, modern wine cellar, technical rooms. The largest is the first floor, where the – kitchen, living and dining areas are concentrated.
Another, more isolated wing contains a children’s room and a guest room, separated by a playroom. A little further – a bedroom with a balcony. There’s a bathroom next door that overlooks a small garden. In addition, there is an exit opposite the stairwell to the The round patio, Perfect for sunbathing. Upstairs the entire area is taken up by the master suite.

Traditional materials and coatings such as cement, plaster, wood and cork were chosen for the finish. The round patio looks especially interesting An unusual wooden staircase With stairs that hang in the air. Agree, the decision to reuse railway sleepers gave a new interpretation of this innovative project.