Slope

This little home in Wellington, New Zealand, was designed for a couple with a focus on economical materials and magnificent vistas.

The home, dubbed "The Canyon House," serves as a year-round hideaway for its owners. A modest rectangular box is installed in a moment resistant wood frame after following a finger ridge 300 feet above the Clearwater River Canyon.

The three floors of this Santiago-based firm Hsü Rudolphy's house drop down a sloping site to Rapel Lake, offering several terraces and access to the lake.

Located on the hills of São Paulo, Brazil, it became evident that a design that avoids negative affects while expanding good qualities was required. It is critical in this terrain to prevent both sound and sight pollution.