Hillside
Hillside house is a modern family home in Warwickshire; its design has been developed through an
understanding of the site and its context. Architect Ranbir Lal was inspired by the surrounding natural
environment and the local appreciation of contemporary architecture that stretches back 200 years.
The most distinctive design element in this house is a large cantilever which is cranked at 15° creating
a dramatic approach to the building and also acts as like a brise-soleil. The challenge for Rodrigues
Associates is to create a structural scheme for the large cantilever without impeding the design of the
first and second floor structure. This will be achieved through the design of three principle trusses
that will provide stiffeners for the cantilever frame. The trusses will be absorbed into the side walls
and across the expansive front of the cranked cantilever. The house structure will be
counterbalanced by the weight of the structure behind the cantilever and the pad foundations.
The Team
Client: Private
Architect: Ranbir Lal

Poets Road
Settles Street
Springdale road
Ranulf Road
Marsh View
New River Head
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