Iconic and world-famous architect Zaha Hadid didn’t design many private residences in her lifetime. In fact, there’s only one completed project that was designed by the late architect and it’s called Capital Hill Residence. It’s a truly amazing structure located within the Bervikha Forest outside Moscow, in Russia. The house sits among pine and birch tree that grow to be 20 meters high and both the architect and her client described it as a dream home. As you’d expect, the architecture and the design of the building are defined by Zaha Hadid’s unique and easily unmistakable style, featuring fluid geometries and lines inspired by the residence’s natural surroundings.
View in galleryThe residence has a futuristic and unconventional appearance and from certain angles resembles a shipView in galleryThe architect’s signature style can be admired in every little line of this residence’s architecture
The concept for this surreal project was created more than a decade ago and the first visuals were unveiled in 2008, followed by the first photos in 2011 and now images of the completed structure. The residence is structured on four levels and is defined by two main components, one which blend into the sloping hill and another which floats 22 meters above the ground. This allows the top floor to offer spectacular views of the forest and the blue sky which is exactly what the client requested all those years ago.
View in gallerySeen from below, the house looks dramatic and imposing and has an otherworldly appearanceView in galleryThe two lower floors feature angled glass facades and irregular roofs and they house the social areasView in galleryThe living room, dining area, kitchen, entertainment spaces and an indoor pool occupy the bottom floorsView in galleryThe glazed surfaces and the angled facades are designed to frame the beautiful surroundingsView in galleryThe top floor houses the master bedroom suites and two exterior balconies which are elevated above the tree canopiesView in galleryThe third floor is the element which connects the lower and upper levels and which contains the entrance foyer, library, a guest room and playroomView in galleryAccess to the upper floors is ensured by a transparent glass elevator and a stylish staircaseView in galleryThe residence, unlike most houses, has a dynamic and organic appearance as opposed to looking staticView in galleryThe main reason for designing the residence this way was to allow the client to be able to wake up in the morning and see the blue skyView in galleryThe top floor offers the most spectacular views of the forest in all directions