Mountain Architecture

The site is exceptional, offering magnificent views over the Lozoya valley and the Guadarrama peaks. However, it presents a significant challenge: a change in elevation of more than twenty meters between its highest and lowest points, alongside a rugged topography characterized by massive granite boulders. The program is straightforward, designed as a residence for a musician without a family, requiring only two bedrooms. Conversely, the owner needs a dedicated music studio and a spacious living area. Ángel Baltanás Ángel Baltanás The project resembles an ocean liner that, detached from its surroundings, sits horizontally atop a concrete volume embedded into the mountain granite. This base contains sm... More

Designed by Konstantinos Pittsas and KP Office, Pezoules House is conceived as a direct dialogue with its natural setting. Located on a steep and narrow plot, the residence responds closely to the terrain, orientation, and surrounding landscape, using architecture to frame and intensify the experience of the site rather than dominate it. The project’s sustainability strategy is grounded in minimal landscape intervention, passive environmental responsiveness, and the use of locally sourced materials that reinforce the connection between building and terrain. Stavros Niflis ❌︎ Remove Applied Products block will be inserted here   Building with the landscape The organisation of the house is shaped by the steep topo... More

Makowski Groń is a residence sculpted by the dramatic mountain landscape. A strong, geometric form cuts into the slope, anchoring the house firmly to the terrain and creating a powerful architectural silhouette. Designed as an interplay of mass, light, and topography, the project embraces the raw energy of its surroundings while offering calm, sheltered spaces within. EKLEKT ATELIER The architecture is built from elemental materials — concrete, stone, and timber — chosen for both their honesty and their ability to withstand the mountain climate. Large openings frame peaks and valleys, drawing the landscape into the interior, while deep overhangs and carved terraces protect the living spaces from harsh weather and create in... More

标题  The Cloudhaus Hotel is located at 1200 meters height on the northern slope of Jinfo Mountain in Nanchuan District, Chongqing, China. Built initially as a sales office for a residential resort, the client now aims to sustainably transform the 5-level building into a boutique B&B hotel with 24 rooms, highlighting local mountain characteristics. The design begins with the mountain field and, through in-depth local exploration, transforms the natural context and humanistic traces into a unique spatial narrative and experience. 标题 标题 Community in the mountainsLocal transformation of local culture The mountain, both a venue and a proposition. We go deep into it, find answers, and shape the future of mountain habi... More

A boutique homestay cum residence in the Chitai village. It’s a complex of a four bedroom house, a glass-house and staff quarters. Large windows and open spaces are incorporated into the design to maximize natural light and provide panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan landscape. The interior spaces are thoughtfully designed to offer both comfort and a sense of luxury. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption More

Peace is a rustic retreat located on a wooded and sloping terrain near the summit of Le Maelström Mountain in Lac-Beauport. Serving as both the starting and ending point for several hiking trails developed directly on the vast site, it is the ideal refuge for outdoor enthusiasts. Adrien Williams Adrien Williams Adrien Williams The project revolves around the meeting of two volumes with complementary functions. The first, a metal volume clad in eastern townshipper tiles, rises over three levels to house the interior spaces, along with a rooftop terrace with a spa. Its profile adapts to the site’s natural slope, forming a parallelogram shape that, with its generous parapets, shields the spa from wind and prying eyes... More

Located in the prestigious Camelback Mountain area, the Camelback Residences at the Ascent at the Phoenician sets a new standard for high-end luxury living. This exclusive condominium development in Scottsdale, AZ, USA, designed by Nelson Partners and developed by Replay Destinations, features stunning views and unparalleled access to the Foothills Trailhead. With spacious units exceeding 2,000 square feet, these condos represent the pinnacle of modern elegance. Layton Construction was the general contractor, while Jet Industries executed the HVAC and plumbing work. Render courtesy of Ascent at the Phoenician The Ascent at the Phoenician offers an unmatched living experience with world-class amenities designed to complement its presti... More

 Our Montana Mountain home at at one with its landscape and supports our clients outdoorsy lifestyle. Large glass panel walls out to the mountains and the valley view as well. A deck also runs along the full main level of the house, creating indoor-outdoor living environments for fresh Montana mountain air. Cars enter under the great room of the house into a covered car port area that’s sheltered from the environment by the house itself.  JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD The other siding materials used on the house are corrugated steel and metal soffits and facias, which are meant to withstand the harsh environment up at such a high altitude and be low maintenance for the home owners. A sloping, s... More

The task was to expand the living space for a young family into an existing 2-story single-family house. In order to keep the burden on the existing building with an additional floor low and to enable a quick construction time, the extension was constructed using timber construction. Christian Flatscher Christian Flatscher Wood as a natural material was specifically made visible on the facade and in the interior. A large glass facade in the attic offers a magnificent view and brings nature into the open loft. Christian Flatscher Christian Flatscher Christian Flatscher More

Inspiration came from the historical typology of the Cape rural agricultural vernacular which was synonymous with the surrounding area. Limewashed fisherman’s dwellings and agricultural structures for livestock were the norm prior to the area becoming a popular respite from the city life of Cape Town 90km (55 mi) away and a village where many residents have retired to this idyllic coastline. Paris Brummer The home is formed by the simple juncture of two pitched volumes. Inhabitable fingers which form a sheltered L-shaped courtyard extend into the site. A contemporary interpretation of the historical built language. The primary axis containing the living spaces open up towards the panoramic mountain vista which themselves ultimat... More

Biwak 12 is the conversion of a typical 1980s restaurant located in the mountain village of Moso, in the heart of the Sesto Dolomites, in South Tyrol. In a small village everything revolves around the theme of the mountains: the idea is to create a meeting place where young and experienced mountaineers, local population and tourists can stay together in a relaxed colorful atmosphere. Michael Pezzei Michael Pezzei The design concept borrows the elements of a typical bivouac – specifically, the red alpine hut at the foot of the Croda dei Toni / Cima 12, which forms the pivot of the local mountain panorama - and integrates them into the reconfiguration of spaces. Both exteriors and interiors, therefore, are conceived alluding... More

Present now, uncertain of the future A young family breathes deep and begins the climbChooses to save it and give it new life The designer's dreams are shared The exterior is kept in itself and helpedThe windows are cleaned and fixed  The old walls now house a new wooden house She respectfully stands back from the old wallShe leaves to the eyes the traces of past life in discoloured surfaces and old dents  The attic is a body of air and light From east to west the terraces extend everyday life outside. Gustav Willeit Gustav Willeit Gustav Willeit Gustav Willeit More

We wanted to build a very compact structure, which in itself is a sustainable gesture and helps to save energy without resorting to technology. Harald Wisthaler Yet the house should exude a certain dynamism, as if it were in motion. To achieve this, we designed fluid steel and glass balconies to complement the static cube. Harald Wisthaler Between the panes of glass we inserted sheets, which have an interesting effect: seen from the outside, they are grey and not transparent; seen from the inside, the glass sheets are much brighter and let in a lot of light. Harald Wisthaler More