The Hermitage
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.
