By Jung Architects Crafts a Stunning House on a Picturesque Slope

The site is situated on a steep incline in an area deemed by the authorities to be at risk of landslides. An existing house from the 1960s has been completely demolished down to the basement. The new house comprises three floors stacked on top of each other, offering levels with very distinct characteristics of space and material. To protect against potential landslides with an impact of four tons per square meter, the building must be able to withstand up to three meters in height. These significant static requirements are translated into a three-dimensional concrete structure that defines the spaces and circulation at the rear of the house. The house is accessed via the basement floor, where an existing staircase leads to a solid concrete corridor at the back. The tunnel-like space is open at both ends, accentuating the horizontality of the main floor and leading into the living room. Enclosed by a continuous 75 cm high concrete parapet, the living space extends outwards, creating a large area where the boundary between inside and outside is blurred. On top, a lightweight prefabricated wooden construction is added to the solid structure of the main floor. In contrast to the open living floor, this level features rooms with distinct boundaries and a vertical dimension defined by the gable roof. The raw wooden surfaces create a warm atmosphere for the private spaces and bedrooms.