If you're looking for a vacation retreat that will take you far up into the hills, then these spectacular mountainside structures will definitely offer you the most tranquil environmental setting that you could ask for.
One of the most important choices when it comes to building a new home is what location you plan to settle in, and if you happen to enjoy the seclusion and natural beauty that exists in the mountainside and hills, then these spectacular structures are just for you. Showcasing homes that are uniquely built on cliffs, tops of mountains or on the sides of hills, these creative structures are sure to provide a relaxing retreat where individuals can get more in touch with nature and the outdoors.
From slanted mountain abodes to robust hillside retreats, these spectacular mountainside structures will definitely be a fantastic escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
73 Spectacular Mountainside Structures
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Individualized Hilltop Hideaways
Intimate Architecture by David Garcia Studio Overlooks Vineyards
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Luxurious Hill-Covered Houses
The Villa Vals Switzerland Vacation Homes are Inside the Alps
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House-Like Lodgings
The Wiesergut Hotel is at Once Luxurious and Homey
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Geometric Hillside Homes
The 'Bowen Mountain House' by CplusC Architecture is Spectacular
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Modern Mountainside Homes
The Winnetka House by Peter Gluck and Partners
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Glittering Mountain Homes
The River Bank House by Balance Associates Architects is Spectacular
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Chic Concrete Abodes
The Chair House by Igor Sirotov is Stark and Modern
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Sloping Hillside Homes
The Courtyard House by Hutchison and Maul is Magnificent
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Hillside Cave Homes
The Mut Architecture 'Z House' Rests Ominously in California
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Portable Compact Homes
The 'Hut on Sleds' is Entirely Mobile
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Psychedelic Mountainside Abodes
Moon Hoon Creates a Trippy Hillside Cabin for a Korean Rockstar
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Modular Mountaintop Shelters
Living Ecological Alpine Pod Provides Comfort without Eco Expense
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Floating Eco Cabins
The Hill House by David Coleman Architecture is Small but Open
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Stilted Cabin Retreats
Endemico Resguardo Silvestre is Environmentally Conscious and Luxurious
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Multi-Faceted Hillside Homes
The Casa Playa Las Lomas I-05 is a Designer's Dream
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Folding Facade Abodes
Dolomitenblick by Plasma Studio Slices Through Its Spanning Landscape
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Mini-Mountain Homes
'The Hill House' Can be Climbed Into or Onto
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Undulating Cliffside Cabins
Mountain House by VDMMA is an Architectural Response to Topography
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Robust Hillside Retreats
The 'Germann House' Boasts Stunning Surroundings in Feldkirch, Austria
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Spectacular Slanted Mountain Retreats
'Canyon House' by Balance Associates Architects is Stunning
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Spanish Cliffside Abodes
The 'Casa Nuria Amat' by Jordi Garces is Nestled on Exotic Terrain
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Landscape-Integrated Installations
The Timmelsjoch Museum is Gravity-Defying Architecture
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Mountain-Inspired Observation Centers
The Tverrfjellhytta Pavilion is a Site for Deer Watching
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Cliffside Architecture
Peru's Lefevre House Lives on the Edge of Desert & Ocean
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Charcoal Cliffside Abodes
The Nettleton 195 House is Nestled in Cape Town, South Africa
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Seven-Level Cliffside Villas
Nettleton 198 by SAOTA is a Beautiful South African Sanctuary
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Boxy Integrated Mountain Havens
Ferienhaus Vitznau by Lischer Partner Blends Into its Surroundings
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Cliffhanger Homes
The Warren Schwartz Vacation Home Floats Off the Mountainside
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Tunnel-Connected Homes
The House Y2 by destilat Architecture + Design Has a Split Personality
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Mountainous Rural Retreats
The 'Summerhill' Residence is a Spaciously Secluded Weekend Getaway
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Magnificent Mountainside Hotels
Pimalai Resort and Spa is a Breathtaking Cliffside Retreat
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Slanted Hillside Homes
The Mobius 'Edge House' Puts a New Slant on Architecture
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Mountain-Mimicking Abodes
The Villa SSK by Takeshi Hirobe Architects is Inspired by Nature
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Alpine Pod Homes
Refuge Gervasutti Gives Climbers a Safe and Comfortable Shelter 9,300 Feet Up
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Sloped Roof Residences
The Hawkesbury Residence Designed by Marmol Radziner Embraces Nature
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Cliff-Hanging Cottages
The Greg Wright Architects ‘Las Palmeras’ Home is Mysterious
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Urban Mountainside Mansions
The Spa House in Cape Town Fuses the City with Nature
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Reflective Mountainside Residences
Conference Crystal Iselsberg by MHM Architects is Breathtaking
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Mountainous Homes
The Barud House in Jerusalem Incorporates Its Surroundings
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Kiwi Countryside Pads
The Yates Residence Was Designed With Family in Mind
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Glowing Mountainside Houses
The Altis IV by Eric T. Fishburn Offers One Kick-Ass View
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Futuristic Corporate Lairs
The BP RR Headquarters by GROUP A Challenges Traditional Office Spaces
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Concealed Cave Brigades
The Berg Meister Wolf Fire Station is Unconventional
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Serene Swiss Chalets
The Lumbrein Residence is a Picturesque Family Home in the Mountains
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All-Black Mountain Cabins
Ferienhaus Girardi by Philip Lutz Architecture is Made From Timber
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Sharply Mountainous Structures
The Chongqing Greenland Clubhouse by PURE Design is Nature-Inspired
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Modern Desert Retreats
The 'Canyon House' by Grunsfeld Shafer Architects is Awesomely Sharp
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Upheaved Hillside Dwellings
‘House in Rokko’ is Raised off the Ground and Provides Ama
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Mountainside Escape Lodges
The Never Never Land House by Andrés Jaque is Paradise
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Roomy Rectangular Ranchers
The Humberto Hermeto JE House Brings Luxury to the Countryside
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Hillside Party Mansions
The Marcio Kogan Paraty House is the Perfect Abode for a Bash
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Boxy Frosted Abodes
'Horizontal Space' Residence is Truly a Winter Wonderland
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Geodesic Tech Communities
Ecological Silicon Valley in China's Miaofeng Mountains
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Slanted Mountain Abodes
Double Helix Ranch by Williams Partners Architects is Remote
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Revamped Farmhouse Designs
A2BC's Farmhouse Architecture Mixes Modern Style with Rustic Living
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Artsy Hillside Abodes
The Stunning Mad Park Residence Gets Creative With Decor
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Cubic Cliffside Shacks
The Panorama and WMR Home in Chile Sits Atop a Mountain
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Multi-Angled Roof Architecture
The Koda Estonia Pavilion by KUU Architects Embraces Geometry
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Secret Lair Museums
This Mountain Museum by Zaha Hadid Architechts Burrows Through a Cliff
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Mountainside Viewing Platforms
Brewster's Discovery Walkway Set for Jasper National Park
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Skewed Sloping Structures
Opus Hong Kong by Frank Gehry is Atop a Winding Hillside
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Mountaintop Abodes
The Tahoe Ridge House by WA Design Brings a Serene Scenic Feel
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Cubed Ivory HillsideTowers
The Mountain Cabin by Marte Marte Architecture is the Perfect Retreat
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Charcoal Cliffside Abodes
The 'Nettleton' 195 House is Nestled in Cape Town, South Africa
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Cliffhanging Green Roofs
The UCSF Institute for Regeneration Medicine Contours With Its Landscape
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2D Cartoon-Like Luxury Homes
The Moon Hoon 'Panorama House' Looks Like it Was Drawn into Reality
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Lopsided Mountain Retreats
The 'Elbow Coulee' by Balance Associates Architects is Asymetrical
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Cliffside Kids' Abodes
The Hill Hut is a Picturesque Children's Villa
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Futuristic Mountain Climber Platforms
Hanging Hotel by Margot Krasojevic is a Suspended Walkway
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Sloped Alpine Retreats
Balance Associates Architects' 'Stud Horse Mountain' is Extraordinary
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Majestic Mountainous Structures
The Harbin Cultural Island is Inspired by the Ice City Itself
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Hidden Hillside Exhibition Halls
The Moesgard Museum by Henning Larsen Architects Blends Right In
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