Atelier Roy Chaaya

HF-5381 | A Sculptural Mountain Retreat in Zaarour

HF-5381 is a testament to raw elegance and architectural purity, where materiality and space converge to create a monolithic mountain retreat. Inspired by the textures of nature, this 307 sqm residence is crafted from a restrained palette of bare concrete, stone cladding, and black metal, resulting in a bold yet harmonious integration with its surroundings.

Designed as a home that feels like a curated gallery of spaces, HF-5381 embodies openness, minimalism, and light. Interior walls are minimized to encourage fluid movement, while expansive glazing invites natural light to sculpt the space. Each transition—whether from the kitchen to the outdoor courtyard or the living area to the surrounding landscape—is intentional, ensuring an uninterrupted dialogue between indoor and outdoor living.

A Home Defined by Connection

HF-5381 is an experience of continuous flow, where architecture frames nature and living spaces dissolve into their surroundings.

  • A seamless spatial journey eliminates rigid divisions, emphasizing freedom and movement.
  • The kitchen extends outdoors, blurring the lines between functionality and landscape.
  • The living room transforms, opening entirely to nature, allowing the environment to dictate the home’s atmosphere.

Above, a rooftop terrace becomes a private retreat, offering panoramic views of the Sannine mountains, a space designed for gatherings that embrace the vastness of the landscape.

Off-Grid Independence & Architectural Efficiency

HF-5381 is not only a statement in design but also a self-sufficient sanctuary, integrating:

  • Rainwater collection systems for sustainable resource management.
  • Solar panels to generate renewable energy, reducing reliance on external sources.
  • A fully equipped underground level, housing a generator room, water tanks, boiler, storage, electrical facilities, and a private three-car garage.

A Balance of Monumentality & Functionality

The challenge was to create a home that evokes the grandeur of a museum while ensuring everyday comfort. Through a careful selection of materials, spatial openness, and precise detailing, HF-5381 achieves a bold yet livable balance. The structure is solid and sculptural, yet it breathes, interacts, and transforms with its surroundings.

HF-5381 is more than a residence—it is an architectural statement, a retreat where function and form intertwine, redefining the essence of mountain living.