BF House – Humberto Hermeto

Small area with slopes up to 68 degrees (in the first 10 meters) and the client’s wishes to have a house with a terrace room which would be located at one level have predetermined the decision of the architect. In the case of “classical” approach would do a huge amount of earthwork. In the decision could restrict the relatively small volume – the front (lower) part of the plot width 5,5 m was taken to a garage, above, at the top mark completed retaining wall height of 4.4 m. To lift up (level 15.5 m) provided stairs and elevator.

The main volume – a long parallelepiped – includes the classic gazebo-sitting room with three full glass walls and panoramic views at 180 degrees, located in the same area of ​​the kitchen-niche and 3 bedrooms with windows overlooking a small flat area with a swimming pool. At the bottom, recessed area contains ancillary facilities and a sauna.

Constructive scheme is simple: 16 columns on pile foundations, and 4 beams – 2 at the bottom and 2 (inverted) at the top.

Incidentally, this solution is acceptable for use on the Black Sea coast of Russia – there is virtually flat vacant lots remain. The only problem may be most cost zemleukrepitelnyh work and high (7-9 points) zonal seismicity.