01
The idea
A home shaped like a gentle climb.
Instead of stacking conventional floors directly above one another, The HillSide offsets each zone by half a level. Height becomes a boundary, so rooms can stay connected without needing heavy walls.
The name describes the experience: entry, work, rest, and the roof lounge unfold like points along a slope.
02
Spatial strategy
Small footprint, long views.
The entry level works as a social zone. Half a level above it, an L-shaped desk combines the kitchen and workspace. The sleeping area faces a full-height opening, while the upper lounge becomes a quiet interior balcony.
Moving between these layers is part of the daily experience—not just circulation. Light and sightlines travel across the whole house, making the physical limit feel less present.
Reflection
Constraints became the design tool.
The project strengthened my ability to turn a strict brief into a clear spatial idea, then test that idea through sketches and a physical model. Special thanks to Mrs. Tennet for her guidance.