Best Of 81+ Stunning North Face House Plan Not To Be Missed

Building a house on an uneven terrain is no small task. With the emergence of modern elevation techniques, architects are pushed to their creative limits to craft homes suitable for slopes and other more unusual landscapes. From split roofs and rustic timber clad designs, these 15 north face house designs showcase the innovative solutions created to tackle difficult terrain.

Located on a slope facing north, the North Portal House by Goettling Architekten is an urban home featuring a classic wood and metal facade that provides unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape. This two-story house offers a bright and airy living space, as well as two additional mezzanine levels, making it perfect for a family.

The Split Roof House by Paul de Ruiter Architects is a striking two-story home perched on top of a hill facing north. The unique split roof design gives the architect the opportunity to play with the sunlight and shade, creating multifunctional spaces that are both comfortable and unique.

Designed for a sloping terrain, the Sloping Hill House by Studio Guilherme Torres was designed with a specific purpose in mind: to maximize the available light entering the home while maintaining privacy without impacting the views of the surroundings. The facade of the house uses hidden windows to achieve this goal, while the interior of the home is slightly inclined to let in the most amount of natural light.

Set on top of a hill in the heart of Chile, the Hillside Home by Edgardo Minond Architects was designed to make the most of the challenging landscape. The house features a staggered facade which follows the contours of the land, allowing its inhabitants to enjoy the stunning views of the valley below. Inside this architecturally-striking home, large windows and high ceilings give a sense of airiness and openness in an otherwise enclosed space.

The Rugged Hillside Residence by LCGA Design is a rustic, two-story home perched on top of a rocky landscape. The rugged exterior offers an unexpected contrast to the modern, airy interior. Large windows and exposed timber ceilings give the home a warm and inviting feel, while the tall, slanted roof offers a sense of protection from the surrounding terrain.

The Hilltop Home in Sweden by Sandell Sandberg Architects is situated on the edge of a lake, atop a hill that offers stunning views of the nearby nature reserve. The home’s exterior is a unique combination of wood, glass, and zinc, with a slanted roof that allows for maximum natural light inside, and a wraparound terrace with spectacular views of its surroundings.

The Unique Timber Clad Hillside Home in Oregon by Rowland + Broughton offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern elegance. Boasting a striking timber-clad exterior and a slanted roof that maximizes the amount of sunlight entering the home, this residence is both striking and inviting. Inside, large, open rooms and multiple balconies offer a sense of airiness and openness.

Designed to make the most of its mountainous terrain, The Palisades House by Suyama Peterson Deguchi Architecture is perched atop a hill and surrounded by lush greenery. Its modern facade is composed of wood, metal, and glass, allowing natural light to enter the home and its occupants to have uninterrupted views of the surrounding nature. The rooftop terrace above is also a great spot for appreciating the beauty of its surroundings.

The Swiss Mountain Top Residence by Urban Design Rave was created and built on top of the Swiss Alps, offering amazing views of the surrounding landscape. Exterior walls are clad in wood, while large windows and a sloped roof provide plenty of natural light. Inside, bright, airy rooms give a sense of openness, and the large patio gives ample outdoor living to its occupants.

The Yukon's Driftwood Mountain Home by Salvesen Graham Architects is a contemporary mountain cabin designed and built on the border of the Yukon and British Columbia. The exterior of the house is clad in shades of dark wood, giving it a rustic yet modern feel. Large windows throughout capture plenty of natural light and noise, while a slanted roof ensures minimum disruption to the natural landscape or terrain.

Designed to make the most of its hilltop location, the Garden Ridge House by Dewing Schmid Kearns is made from a combination of wood and metal and uses a stepped-down roofline to maximize the amount of natural light entering the house. This two-story home also features a terrace perfect for admiring the neighboring countryside, as well as a large outdoor patio for entertaining guests.

The Playful Slope House in Poland by KWK Promes is a stunning contemporary home that has been designed to make the most of the sloping site. Large windows and sliding glass walls ensure an abundance of natural light and allow for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. An open floor plan adds to the sense of space, while the playfully curved roofline gives the home a unique modern aesthetic.

The Gentle Slope House in Brazil by Jacobsen Arquitetura is a unique and modern two-story home that has been designed to take advantage of the gentle grade of the site. Using a combination of metal, stone, and wood, the facade of this home is both modern and inviting. Inside, an open floor plan and large windows create a sense of airiness and openness, and the terrace is a great spot for relaxation and entertaining.

The Modern Mountain Cabin in Colorado by Symonds & Sampson is a rustic home designed for the cold Colorado mountain slopes. The outside of the home is clad in natural wood and stone, while the interior is made up of an open floor plan and features large windows for plenty of natural light. This two-story home is situated on a raised platform that elevates the home above the surrounding terrain, making it perfect for enjoying the views.

The Lofted Mountain Home by Dustus Muller & Associates Architects offers a modern solution for mountainous terrain. The exterior features a combination of wood and metal, while inside, a large open floor plan ensures plenty of light and space. The home is two stories, but much of the living area is on the lofted second floor, which features a wraparound balcony that provides stunning views of the surrounding landscape.