Belmont · Hillside entry, terraces and decks
Living on a hillside
A steep hillside property turned into usable outdoor living space, with terraced planting, a stone entry stair and view decks for relaxing and entertaining.
- Location
- Belmont, California
- Scope
- Hillside entry, terraces and decks
- Designed for
- Arriving, relaxing, taking in the view
- Design
- Gnuchev & Partners
The brief
The slope was steep and the way up to the house felt improvised. The owners wanted structure: proper stairs, retaining walls and railings, and planting that looked intended rather than overgrown.
The design steps the hillside down to the street in timber retaining planters and replaces the old route with a stone-walled stair. Cable-rail decks connect at the house level and keep the view open.
Structure for the slope, and a reason to stay outside.
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