Nestled into a sloped site, this private residence was designed by the architect for their own family — a quiet retreat where contemporary minimalism meets the warmth of local craft traditions. Every element, from layout to material choices, reflects a deep sensitivity to the landscape and a respect for cultural memory.
The interiors are composed in light, natural tones, using environmentally conscious materials such as wood, stone, and natural textiles. The result is a living environment that feels both grounded and open, modern yet rooted in place.

One of the most distinctive features of the home is its hybrid heating system. Air is drawn from outside, pre-conditioned through an underground intake system, and passes through a masonry stove — inspired by regional traditions of building for climate. The stove is integrated into a smart home network, allowing it to work in harmony with conventional systems and ensuring energy efficiency and thermal comfort year-round.

In the dining area, a generous wooden table anchors the space, surrounded by understated chairs and framed by panoramic windows that flood the room with daylight.

The kitchen follows the same ethos: natural finishes like plywood and oak veneer, minimalist cabinetry, integrated appliances.
The living room offers a sense of gathered warmth. A central hearth — a contemporary interpretation of traditional masonry stoves — becomes a symbolic anchor. A carved log-console introduces handworked ornament referencing local motifs, mirrored in subtle patterns on the exterior concrete tiles. A large skylight with softened edges brings natural light from above, giving the room a serene, uplifting atmosphere.

The bedroom is a quiet composition in muted shades. A low platform bed sits on a timber podium, surrounded by tactile textiles and minimal decor.
Great care was taken to dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior. Floor-to-ceiling glazing connects the house to its landscape, offering shifting views and drawing nature into the everyday. Frameless glass balustrades maintain openness while adding a touch of contemporary clarity.

This hillside house is a meditation on balance — between innovation and tradition, stillness and function. Through crafted details, material honesty, and a deep response to its surroundings, the home becomes more than a dwelling. It becomes a conversation with place.

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