Höweler + Yoon Architecture has completed the '10 degrees house' in arlington, virginia, responding to a difficultly narrow site and economical budget to maximize site lines and privacy while staying within setback regulations. located on a sloping site, the angled section matches the plan, cutting away at a 10-degree angle to open up space for a side courtyard hidden within the house providing a private exterior space shielded from the street and a void to bring in natural light to the center of the mass.
The incline of the property created the opportunity to cleverly design a full floor, walk-out basement, two half floors and an extra room over the garage. the warm glow of the interior provides a contrasting color to the grey cement board panels that envelope the residence. a custom aluminum handrail runs along the edge of the property line, protecting the stone-paved patio with a japanese maple tree and stepping concrete pools with cascading water, offering a moment of meditative peace within a suburban context.