CASA TERRA

The study focuses on a residence design on a sloping plot. The plot’s defining features—steep slope, orientation towards the sea, and two access points from the road network—guide the design approach.
The main design principle is to organize the spaces in a way that enhances privacy while maximizing the connection to the views. The residence consists of two main levels and a third level accommodating auxiliary spaces, a closed parking area, and an independent guest apartment. The building’s mass is treated as a unified volume that follows the terrain’s slope, with intentional volumetric shifts and level changes to define the scale of the residence.

Access to the residence is from the southern side, via a specially designed atrium that enhances the sense of entry and privacy. The upper level contains the resting areas, which open toward the view, atrium, and accessible green roofs. The intermediate level hosts the living spaces (living room, kitchen, dining area), arranged to function as both independent areas and a cohesive whole. The lowest level sits above the road, allowing the guest apartment to benefit from unobstructed views and a separate entrance. The levels are connected via an internal staircase, with an alternative external access route along the western side of the plot, addressing the various usage scenarios.
The surrounding space and the green roofs serve as an extension of the residence, while simultaneously introducing a new scale to the overall massing, softening the feeling of the steep slope and enhancing the microclimate.