Hanscom Hillside Residence

South Pasadena, California

Nestled on a challenging 66% grade slope, this project confronts the City’s unique mountain regulations with innovative design and construction strategies.

Carefully integrated into a steep-slope site, the home harmonizes with its surroundings while maximizing indoor and outdoor living. With maximum floor area limited by the hillside, a connected ADU was added to expand usable space—flexible for single-family use or as a separate unit—while a staircase links the multiple levels. Stepped terraces and platforms create layered massing and generous outdoor areas, and abundant windows fill the interior with natural light, enhancing openness and connection.

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