HILLSIDE HOUSE

Located on one of the few remaining vacant lots in Olympic Valley, this residence is envisioned as a carefully site-integrated home that responds to the challenges of building on a steeply sloped site while prioritizing cost-efficiency, environmental sensitivity, and construction practicality.

Key Design Goals:

1. Minimize Site Development Costs

   • Limit grading and earthwork to preserve natural topography.

   • Employ site-sensitive design strategies that reduce excavation and retaining wall requirements.

2. Foundation Strategy

   • Revisit foundation design in coordination with geotechnical recommendations.

   • Explore solutions that reduce structural complexity while ensuring stability and long-term performance.

3. Prefabrication & Efficiency

   • Investigate prefabricated construction methods to streamline build time, reduce labor costs, and minimize site disruption.

   • Consider modular design strategies that can be adapted to the site’s constraints.

4. Program & Size Optimization

   • Determine final size and layout based on the most efficient and functional site arrangement.

   • Ensure that circulation, daylight, and views are maximized while respecting site limitations.

Services provided for the project included feasibility and concept design.