# Daring Architectural Sites The Plot 4328 Residence is Built on a Steep Slope By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plot-4328 References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2011/06/bernard-khoury-builds-intelligently-on-a-steep-slope.html) & [bernardkhoury](http://www.bernardkhoury.com/projectDetails.aspx?ID=189) As the world's population continues to grow and grow, we will need more designers and architects to be daring enough to build homes such as the Plot 4328 residence. Built on a steep slope with ten meter drop between its road frontage and the lowest point on the site, this topography would normally be considered undesirable. To designer Bernard Khoury of Lebanon-based architecture firm DW5, it wasn't. Instead, he worked with this unique surrounding to inspire the design of the Plot 4328 residence. Mimicking the steep slope it rests on, the [three split-leveled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-seven-floors) Plot 4328 itself boasts inclined planes that act as the roof. In the centered there is a staircase leading to terraces and to each side are window slices, which let in natural lighting as well as a great view. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Steep-slope Architecture:** Architects and designers are exploring the possibilities of building homes and structures on steep slopes. - **Sustainable Topography Design:** Designers are using the unique topography of sites to create sustainable and eco-friendly structures. - **Inclined Planes as Roofs:** Inclined planes are being used as roofs, mimicking the surrounding topography and providing unique designs and aesthetic appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore new designs and ideas for homes and structures built on steep slopes, using the unique topography to inspire creative solutions and sustainable design. - **Construction:** Construction professionals can take advantage of new materials and building techniques to construct homes and structures on steep slopes that are safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing. - **Tourism:** Tourism industries can promote and showcase properties built on steep slopes, providing unique opportunities for travelers to experience the beauty of these innovative designs and breathtaking views. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md) - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md) - [Sloped Site Concrete Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oeiras-house.md) - [Coastal Terraced Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-bo.md) - [Sustainable Dynamic Hilltop Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ro54.md) - [Nature-Merging Geometric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence.md) - [Upward-Pitched Roof Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneill-mcvoy-architects.md) - [Mountaintop Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house.md) - [Staggered Floor Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-seven-floors.md)