Designs for a home hanging off a cliffside.
Design Highlights:
- Cliff-side guest retreat inspired by portaledges, creating the sensation of floating in the clouds while perched on sheer rock faces.
- Commissioned by Via Ferrata Works and designed by Stephens Waring Design to combine wilderness adventure with refined comfort.
- Off-grid capable and highly autonomous, operating with solar panels, battery storage, rainwater collection, and composting systems.
- Seamless indoor-outdoor living, with wrap-around glass decks, retractable walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows for unobstructed views.
- Efficient 300 sq ft footprint features yacht-inspired space planning with convertible furniture, integrated cabinetry, and multi-use living zones.
- Minimal environmental impact achieved through modular, prefabricated construction and a geotechnical anchoring system engineered to minimize rock disturbance.
- Luxury amenities in remote locations, including a compact kitchenette, private bathroom, and premium finishes for high-end guest comfort.
- Durable, sustainable materials such as wood, glass, and steel ensure longevity and harmony with the surrounding landscape.
- Flexible access options — can be reached via catwalks, climbing routes, or cable systems to accommodate both hospitality and adventure-based use.
