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We’ve always dreamed of a house on a slope overlooking the forest below, with glass walls that let you see every treetop and valley fold as if the landscape were part of the living room. A modern concrete home carved into the hillside feels like the perfect answer, floating just above the canopy while still anchored firmly into the land. From sunrise mist drifting through the trees to the last glow of the fire pit at night, this kind of design turns a steep slope into a front-row seat to the forest. And now we’ve come up with several designs that reflect that dream. Is this your dream too? Enjoy.
A modern concrete hillside home steps down a steep, green slope with wide glass walls that open to the views. A curving path of concrete pavers winds through lush landscaping packed with bright yellow sunflowers and red gerbera-style daisies, leading to a cozy lower patio with sectional seating around a circular fire pit. The layered design shows how a steep hill can become a colorful terraced garden that frames the contemporary house.
A modern concrete home is carved into a steep hillside with dramatic circular elements, including a sunken round fire pit patio at the bottom and a sweeping curved staircase that climbs the slope. The house itself echoes the curves with a rounded turf terrace and a semi-circular second-floor balcony, all framed by stone retaining walls, yellow sunflowers, and red poppy-like blooms that soften the architecture and highlight the layered hill design.
A modern concrete home is carved into a steep hillside, with a cascading exterior staircase that links the upper floors to a lower patio with a sleek black metal fire pit. A winding low-maintenance pathway at the bottom is covered with dark commercial-grade plastic mulch, bordered by red poppy-like flowers and sunny yellow sunflowers. Glass railings, a lush green roof, and layered planting beds soften the strong concrete lines and show how a steep slope can be turned into a dramatic terraced landscape.
A modern concrete home is stacked into a steep hillside, with a cozy square fire pit patio at the lowest level framed by red poppies, yellow tulips and mixed perennials. A curving grass path with stone pavers climbs the tiered landscaped slope to a patio on the top level that opens from the upper floor. Above, a stair enclosed by solid walls leads to a rooftop deck with glass railings and a small glass room, all overlooking rolling green hills.
A modern two-story concrete home is tucked into a small lot between a curving road and a steep green slope. A wide patio with a fire pit and lawn sits at the ground-floor level, while a dramatic lighted staircase climbs beside the house to a back entrance on the second floor. At the front, a stepping stone pathway lettered “THE VISTA” is lined with low plantings and colorful red and yellow flowers, creating a welcoming approach to this compact hillside retreat.
A modern concrete home is tucked into a steep slope so that the flat roof lines up with the top of the hill, giving it a seamless connection to the landscape. A curved retaining wall wraps around the lot, edging a sweeping grass path that leads to a sunken patio with cozy built-in seating around a round fire pit. The hillside is tiered and densely planted with red poppy-style flowers, yellow sunflowers, and mixed perennials, creating a bright, flower-seeded backdrop for the contemporary house.
A compact modern concrete house perches at the top of a steep, forested hill with full-height glass walls opening to the views. A dramatic circular staircase curves down the slope, with its lighted treads wrapping around lush green planting beds. The staircase connects the top floor to a mid-level patio and then to the first floor below. The circular fire pit patio is ringed with curved seating and framed by dense tropical-style foliage, turning this steep hillside into stacked outdoor rooms. What an amazing concrete architecture!
A modern three-story concrete home is built into a steep oceanfront hillside, with wide glass walls looking out to the waves below. Two curved concrete walkways spill down the slope, connecting the second and third floors to a circular patio. The patio is enclosed with a concrete retaining wall. Colorful flower beds soften the retaining walls, and a glass railing encloses the upper balcony so nothing blocks the ocean view.
A modern concrete house is tucked into a steep green slope, with cars parked on the flat rooftop that doubles as a driveway. Below, glass walls open the living spaces to a lush yard with a circular fire pit set in soft grass. A corten steel outdoor shower stands beside the seating area, while a curved retaining wall frames a flower-filled border and a clean stepping stone walkway that connects the house to the yard.
A striking modern concrete house is tucked into a steep green slope right on the edge of a busy city street, its four stories stacked like a tall concrete box standing on its smaller side. Full-height windows on each level look into warm, minimalist rooms while vines climb the façade and a grass roof blends the upper side into the hill. Midway up the slope, at the level of the third floor, a circular patio with a fire pit and lounge chairs sits behind a glass railing, reached by a gently curving stair that winds up the hillside past glowing sphere lights and to the top floor. So if you want to go outside, you need to get on the fourth floor first, which is not that unusual in today’s urban living.
A luxury three story modern concrete house is carved into a steep slope, with each level opening to its own terrace. The ground-level patio is designed for pure entertainment and relaxation, featuring an outdoor kitchen under a sleek pergola, an outdoor hot tub with a shower niche, cozy sofa seating and a round fire pit, all set on large pavers with artificial grass flooring between the steps and terraces. A lighted exterior staircase in matching turf connects all three levels, weaving up the hillside past lush tropical planting and glass-railed balconies.
A modern concrete home is perched at the top of a steep hillside, its three glass-fronted levels opening to incredible valley and river views. A curved green terrace wraps the middle floor with neat rows of lavender and grasses, while a stone-stepping pathway climbs the slope from the third floor up to a cozy square patio at the very top. The patio has built-in seating around a fire pit and bright borders of red and yellow tulips, turning the hilltop into an intimate overlook.
This modern three-story concrete house design shows how the slope was carefully shaped to fit the architecture. The glass walls are stacked above one another and wrapped by curved green terraces. Circular retaining walls follow the contour of the slope, creating a simple but very tidy layout. A lit stepping stone path flows from the side glass door past colorful flower beds down to a cozy fire pit patio. Solar panels on the flat roof underline the home’s contemporary, sustainable feel.
A three story modern concrete home is terraced into a steep forested slope, with long bands of glass and curved retaining walls following the hill. The slope was developed to fit an extensive house design, leaving room for a generous yard and a huge lower patio that includes an outdoor kitchen, curved sectional seating and a round fire pit. Stepping stone paths and lighted stairs weave through lush greenery, turning the hillside into one big entertaining zone.
A modern concrete house steps into the hillside, with the main glass box sitting above a long grassy front yard that’s actually the roof of the lower level. That lower floor reads as a clean concrete structure tucked under the lawn, its face softened with cascading vines. A curved stepping-stone path crosses the grass, then drops to a cozy sunken patio with built-in seating and a fire pit. Off to the side, a small “Serenity” outdoor shower alcove completes this tucked-away retreat on a steep slope.
A contemporary concrete home is stacked into a steep hillside, capped with a sleek glass roof that reflects the sky. A series of retaining walls at different levels terraces the slope, holding lush planting beds and a gently curving lit pathway that connects the house with a large patio. On the patio, a pergola-topped outdoor kitchen, comfy seating and a circular fire pit turn the top terrace into an inviting entertaining zone with big valley views.
A contemporary concrete house sits on a gently sloped hillside that is deep enough to hold a full-size home, a generous front yard, and an enclosed patio. A curving stepping-stone path winds past lush shrubs and colorful flower mounds toward the square fire-pit patio, where cozy seating tucks into low concrete walls. Because the hill is not very steep, there is room for layered garden beds, open lawn, and wide glazing, without the space feeling cramped.
A modern concrete hillside home steps down the slope behind two beautifully curved retaining walls, each level edged with lush lawn and red and yellow flowers. The top terrace forms a naturally enclosed patio with a round fire pit and lounge chairs, while a sleek corten steel outdoor shower stands just off the paving. Up top, a simple grass-covered roof and layered planting blend the house into the surrounding trees.
A boxy concrete home with a glass roof sits on a wide, leveled pad carved out of the hillside, so the house, lawn and patio all share the same ground level. Floor-to-ceiling windows open to a tiled patio with a fire pit and hot tub, while a gently curving stepping-stone path lined with colorful flowers hugs the ravine, framing the view over the green valley.
