- Project: Casa of Sloping Roof
- Architect: BDSD Boundless Design
- Location: China, Huizhou, Guangdong Province
- Year: 2024
- Area: 477 m2
Perched above the urban landscape of Huizhou, Guangdong Province, the Casa of Sloping Roof by BDSD Boundless Design reimagines the modern penthouse as a luminous, minimalist sanctuary. Completed in 2024, this 480m² duplex is an architectural exploration of light, openness, and family-centered living.
A Modernist Vision for Daily Life
The design draws inspiration from modernist principles—clean lines, expressive structure, and seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor space. Responding to the homeowner’s desire for openness, sunshine, and togetherness, the architects curated a space that feels more like a sun-drenched art gallery than a conventional residence.
At the heart of the layout is a sculptural staircase that winds through the vertical core of the home. Beyond facilitating movement, this architectural feature also frames dramatic views of the sloped roof, creating a strong sense of visual direction and cohesion between levels.
Structure, Light, and Flow
On the upper floor, the triangular pitched roof, influenced by the legacy of Le Corbusier, becomes a vessel for natural light. Skylights and large openings flood the interiors, transforming enclosed spaces into open volumes filled with air and energy. These spatial gestures allow the residents to feel both grounded and elevated—deeply connected to the landscape while enjoying a panoramic experience of their surroundings.
Natural Materiality and Interior Warmth
Minimalism here is not cold—it’s tactile, warm, and lived-in. Wood, soft textiles, and diffused light animate every surface, while integrated storage and furniture solutions maintain a clean, open aesthetic. Flooring flows continuously from the inside out, blurring the boundaries between private comfort and open-air relaxation.
The living room, bathed in earthy tones, becomes the emotional center of the home—a space for rest, conversation, and reflection. Lighting plays a subtle but powerful role in establishing mood and depth.
Communal Harmony
The kitchen and dining area are designed without partitions, reinforcing family connection and flexibility. This multifunctional core enables a fluid, shared daily rhythm—from cooking and eating to entertaining and working.
Private spaces—bedrooms and bathrooms—retain the minimalist theme, with thoughtful detailing and intentional light control. The pitched ceilings lend a unique sense of spatial drama, while openings are carefully placed to frame nature and sky.
A Dialogue With the Landscape
Outdoor terraces extend the home’s living area, offering elevated views and quiet moments of retreat. To the south, a rectangular pool becomes a mirror of the sky—emphasizing stillness, reflection, and connection to nature. Greenery softens the architectural lines, creating a quiet interplay between built form and organic life.
A Home that Heals and Elevates
Casa of Sloping Roof exemplifies the power of minimalist architecture to elevate everyday living. Through a carefully choreographed balance of structure, material, and light, BDSD Boundless Design has created a home that fosters connection—between people, architecture, and the natural world. The result is a living environment that is both poetic and profoundly human.
