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House on a slope
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Vilnius, Lithuania
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House on a slope
Vilnius, Lithuania
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
The single-family house is located in Antakalnis, one of the oldest residential districts of Vilnius. The site falls within the protective buffer zone of the Vilnius Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which requires particularly sensitive integration into the urban landscape.
In advance of the design process, the plot already contained an existing residential building. However, it did not meet the client’s aesthetic expectations, functional needs, or contemporary requirements for energy performance and architectural quality. Plazma architecture studio chose to design an entirely new structure that would respond both to the complex terrain and the urban context.
The plot presented a significant challenge: an 8-meter slope running across the property. This topographic condition became one of the main design drivers. The building was carefully embedded into the slope, forming three interconnected levels, each with direct access to the outdoors. As a result, the building reads as a single-storey house from the courtyard and as a three-storey structure from the street.
The lower side of the volume, characterized by a closed brick facade, faces the adjacent residential neighborhood, ensuring privacy for the occupants. In contrast, the higher side features a fully glazed facade oriented toward a nearby park. The reflective glass helps the building visually blend into the natural surroundings, softening its presence on the hillside.
Toward the street, the facade is designed almost as a suspended element, creating a sense of lightness. This solution also addresses a functional need: the lower terrace of the plot is relatively small, and suspending part of the structure provided the necessary turning radius for vehicles without compromising the usable outdoor area.
Generous glazing plays a key role in the project. A glass roof above the staircase brings additional daylight deep inside the interior, enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. A clerestory window above the kitchen introduces an unexpected light source, enhancing the spatial experience of the living area.
The facade is clad in grey-toned ceramic brick, selected for its durability, neutrality, and compatibility with the area’s architectural character. This material extends into selected interior surfaces, reinforcing the continuity between interior and exterior and strengthening the building’s overall architectural coherence.
The building is organized vertically, with each level dedicated to a distinct function, avoiding overlaps and ensuring clarity of use:
Ground floor – entrance hall, garage and technical rooms
Middle floor – bedrooms, fitness area, laundry – all primary spaces with direct outdoor access
Upper floor – main living functions – living room, kitchen and workspace - leading onto a terrace and the inner courtyard with a gazebo for outdoor cooking
This functional stratification allows the house to follow the natural terrain while offering each zone a direct relationship with the landscape.
In advance of the design process, the plot already contained an existing residential building. However, it did not meet the client’s aesthetic expectations, functional needs, or contemporary requirements for energy performance and architectural quality. Plazma architecture studio chose to design an entirely new structure that would respond both to the complex terrain and the urban context.
The plot presented a significant challenge: an 8-meter slope running across the property. This topographic condition became one of the main design drivers. The building was carefully embedded into the slope, forming three interconnected levels, each with direct access to the outdoors. As a result, the building reads as a single-storey house from the courtyard and as a three-storey structure from the street.
The lower side of the volume, characterized by a closed brick facade, faces the adjacent residential neighborhood, ensuring privacy for the occupants. In contrast, the higher side features a fully glazed facade oriented toward a nearby park. The reflective glass helps the building visually blend into the natural surroundings, softening its presence on the hillside.
Toward the street, the facade is designed almost as a suspended element, creating a sense of lightness. This solution also addresses a functional need: the lower terrace of the plot is relatively small, and suspending part of the structure provided the necessary turning radius for vehicles without compromising the usable outdoor area.
Generous glazing plays a key role in the project. A glass roof above the staircase brings additional daylight deep inside the interior, enhancing the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. A clerestory window above the kitchen introduces an unexpected light source, enhancing the spatial experience of the living area.
The facade is clad in grey-toned ceramic brick, selected for its durability, neutrality, and compatibility with the area’s architectural character. This material extends into selected interior surfaces, reinforcing the continuity between interior and exterior and strengthening the building’s overall architectural coherence.
The building is organized vertically, with each level dedicated to a distinct function, avoiding overlaps and ensuring clarity of use:
Ground floor – entrance hall, garage and technical rooms
Middle floor – bedrooms, fitness area, laundry – all primary spaces with direct outdoor access
Upper floor – main living functions – living room, kitchen and workspace - leading onto a terrace and the inner courtyard with a gazebo for outdoor cooking
This functional stratification allows the house to follow the natural terrain while offering each zone a direct relationship with the landscape.
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