Located on the outskirts of Madrid, this house on the hill was a major challenge for the architects. As its name suggests, the building stands on a sloped plot. The steep terrain was solved with modular construction: the architects arranged seven structural volumes around a small courtyard.
House on a slope with seven building volumes – functional layout
The house on the hill is situated on a 1,216-square-meter plot. The brief called for a modern, functional building that could be adapted if necessary. The architects at elii chose a modular construction for the home. Each volume is intended for a different domestic situation – bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, children’s room, and bathroom. The plan is very convenient: the private areas are protected from prying eyes, while the living room opens toward the beautiful scenery. Several small bridges and stairs connect the individual volumes. The slightly sloped shed roof can be used as a roof terrace for sunbathing or relaxing.
Modern house on a hillside – inspired by container homes
In the United States and Canada, so-called container homes have become very popular in recent years. The project was partly inspired by that idea: the house on the slope was built from prefabricated elements in less than two weeks. In this way, the architects clearly demonstrated that prefabrication scores not only in areas such as cost, function, and construction time, but can also impress with original architecture.
The balcony offers a beautiful view of the region
Three volumes and the courtyard
The minimalist bathroom
Original idea for the bathroom
Seven-volume construction of prefabricated elements
The roof of the shelter can be used as a terrace
The windows have shutters
Construction lasted only two weeks
The house was built from prefabricated elements
House on a hill – modern design
Theresa V. Adams
Peter Dark
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