A large family came to us with a very specific brief; they wanted space, grandeur and respect for the site. Villa 01 and Villa 02 are nestled within the forest at the foothills of the mountains over -looking the capital city. The contours define the shape of the plan, while limiting the excavations and maximising views. The planted terraces of the villa recede into the hill side, blending into the surrounding forests creating a house that is one with the hill. As you move through both villas, each space opens up to the views, while the back of house functions are pushed beneath the ground or to the rear of the site, reserving the views for the family