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Design by Hermanovski Here is a novel winter and summer
cabin based on a simple lean-to design and embellished with
a lovely balcony, huge stone chimney and a wall of glass.

Now Mr. Hermanovski still another hill (see The Eagle’s
Nest and The Hermitage) and he creates sheer fantasy! At
least, the roof of The Gypsy is the sheerest we’ve ever
seen. To say nothing of the wall of windows. In fact, we
suggest decorative drapes or blinds for occasional privacy.
The concrete work for the cabin can be cut to a minimum by
using piers instead of the solid foundation wall
illustrated, leaving it solid only toward
the hill for protection.

Another variation would be to build The Gypsy as a
combination boat-house cabin. One important alteration, in
this case, would be the
elimination of the lower-level barbecue pit, which
construction would then be utilized as the founda-

tion for the upper fireplace. (See the section on
Boathouses and Docks for other suggestions.) As originally
designed, however, The Gypsy is unusual enough without
further innovations. It is, without doubt, a sunbather’s
paradise.

The cabin consists of three main parts: a one-piece roof
slab, one floor slab (extended as a balcony) and the front
wall with a huge chimney for the fireplace on the main
floor and barbecue on the lower level. At the front of the
house, and on this lower level, an attractive outdoor
terrace harmonizes with the modern lines of The Gypsy.
Two decorative stairs connect the ends of

the balcony with the walls and terraces. The balcony leads
to two entrance doors: one to the kitchen and one to the
living room. You’ll notice that the balcony is eminently
functional since it is wide enough for sunbathing, sleeping
or even dining. Meals may be served either on the balcony
or indoors with ease because of the convenient location of
the kitchen at one end of the living room. The balcony may
be constructed as a regular five-ply built-up roof with a
gravel finish or with wood grilles over the last coat (the
mineral surface) of the five plys of the roofing felt. The
front wall is designed to provide an abundance of light,
sun and view.
Pictures are the last few pages in this post.

The Hermitage
Design by Hermanovski

This cabin was especially designed for a hill and all cost are
in 1955 dollars. Its upper level may face either uphill or
downhill since the main entrance is at the side.

THE unique design shown here solves a difficult problem-how to
build on hill property which slopes sharply to one side.
Hillside houses may be constructed to hug the natural contour of
the land or to be set against it. If they are built at an angle
to the hill, the upper levels project forward, as in The Eagle’s
Nest. If they are built to hug the slope, the upper floors are
on the highest part of the ground.

The Hermitage was designed to hug the hill, which means that
its bedroom wing is on the high grade. However, since the main
entrance is at the side, it may easily be reversed by extending
the concrete sections supporting the bedroom wing. The
additional space could be used as a screened porch, extra room
or cellar. The roof is a simple slab with exposed 3×3-in.
rafters pitch shaped 4 ft. on centers. Structural insulation
slabs over these provide an economical roof and ceiling finish.

Pictures are the last few pages in this post.