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Capital Hill Residence in Moscow
Residential Building Development in Russia – design by Zaha Hadid Architects
26 Apr 2018
Capital Hill Residence
Design: Zaha Hadid Architects
Location: Moscow, Russia
Capital Hill Residence

image courtesy of ZHA
Located on the north-facing hillside within the Barvikha Forest near Moscow, where pine and birch trees grow up to 20m high, the Capital Hill Residence is divided into two main components. The first merges with the sloping forested landscape, while a separate volume ?floats? 22 metres above the ground to benefit from the spectacular views of the forest over the trees.

images courtesy of OKOGroup.com The client, Vladislav Doronin, explained to Zaha Hadid, ?I want to wake up in the morning and just see blue sky.? Hadid replied, ?You realise you have to be above the trees"?
The form of the residence is defined by its natural topography with fluid geometries emerging from the landscape and remaining partially embedded within the hillside.
The residence is organised vertically over four levels. The lower level houses leisure and recreational facilities. The ground floor includes the primary living room, dining, kitchen, entertaining spaces and indoor swimming pool. The residence?s entrance foyer, library, guest room and children?s rooms are on first floor, while the master bedroom suites with exterior terraces occupy the upper level above th...