gian salis builds a house on a slope in southern germany

gian salis builds a house on a slope in southern germany
all images courtesy of gian salis architekt

at germany’s southern-most tip, architect gian salis has built a two-storey home on an inclined site surrounded by wildlife. with potential sightlines towards the nearby swiss city of basel, the client desired an affordable home which offered sweeping external views. a garage and workshop are housed at basement level, with bedrooms above oriented to face the adjacent valley. spacious living accommodation is found at the uppermost storey, with an adjoining terrace overlooking the rooftops below.

the two-storey home is surrounded by wildlife

living accommodation is found at the upper level

sightlines are oriented towards the nearby swiss city of basel

open plan living accommodation

large windows ensure unobstructed views

a concrete wall helps delineate the dwelling

the use of wood offsets the more austere concrete

bedrooms are found at the lower storey

the property is built into a sloping site