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A Greek Mountain House Made of Three Angled Volumes

The Snowfall House resides in the Helmos mountains in Kalavryta, Greece on 4,000-square-meters of land, near the Kalavryta ski center. The home, designed by Design Over The Norms (dotn), faces south opening up to the forest view, while providing natural light for the interior. Comprising three volumes, the two base structures are clad in stone and set diagonally apart, with the third, white structure resting atop, mimicking the surrounding snow-capped mountains.

angle down view of modern mountain house with three volumes

The larger, rectangular main house features the common public spaces and the primary bedroom. The smaller ground volume makes up a guest suite. The upper white volume houses additional bedrooms.

angled ground view of modern stone and white mountain house

Design Over The Norms designed the home to blend in with its mountainous surroundings and integrated into the landscape with it’s rocky stone lower volumes and the snow colored top floor. The materials used, like stone and wood, reflect the natural textures of the region. An underground garage hides the cars as not to disrupt nature.

sky view of modern stone and white mountain house

view of modern stone and white mountain house

view of modern stone and white mountain house

view of modern stone and white mountain house

covered interior patio hallway of stone house

The angled ground volumes with the upper level crossing over allows for a covered courtyard that can be used year round. The design protects the outdoor space from the summer sun and wind during the other months.

angled view of modern dining room with spiral staircase

The Snowfall House interior leans towards a timeless design with clean white walls, wood accents, and minimalist furnishings. Earth tones complement the herringbone wood floors and furniture throughout.

long view of modern minimalist dining room

interior view of corner of modern living room with hanging fireplace looking out windows to mountains

Large windows open the home up to its picturesque location while keeping it cozy inside.

view of modern minimalist kitchen

view of modern interior space with desk

angled view of modern bedroom interior

angled view of modern bedroom interior

angled view of modern bedroom interior

angled view of modern bathroom

angled view of modern bathroom with white tile with random black shapes

angled view of modern bathroom

evening view of modern mountain house with lights on

Photos by Yiorgis Yerolymbos.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.