![A trio of modern houses built into the hillside have multiple green roofs to help it blend in.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/houses-with-swimming-pools-built-into-hillside-010321-742-01.jpg)
A2 Architects has designed a trio of modern homes that have been built into the hillside of Assini, Greece, with a view of the sea.
![A trio of modern houses built into the hillside have multiple green roofs to help it blend in.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/houses-with-swimming-pools-built-into-hillside-010321-742-02.jpg)
Each of the three homes combines both above ground and underground buildings, respecting the natural topography with their integration into their surroundings.
![A trio of modern houses built into the hillside have multiple green roofs to help it blend in.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/houses-with-swimming-pools-built-into-hillside-010321-742-03.jpg)
Rooftops and patios filled with a variety of plants help to blend the homes into the hillside, while the existing olive trees complete the natural scenery.
![A modern house built into the hillside has a green roof to help it blend in.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/houses-with-swimming-pools-greenroof-built-into-hillside-010321-742-04.jpg)
![A modern house built into the hillside has a terrace with a pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/houses-with-swimming-pools-greenroof-built-into-hillside-010321-742-05.jpg)
Breaking up the hillside, planted roofs, and homes, are the terraces with swimming pools, stairs, and shaded outdoor spaces.
![A modern house built into the hillside has a terrace with a pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/houses-with-swimming-pools-built-into-hillside-010321-742-06.jpg)
![A modern house built into the hillside has a terrace with a pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-house-with-swimming-pool-terrace-010321-743-07.jpg)
The interior of the homes are contemporary in their design, with high ceilings, minimalist furniture, open living spaces, and all white bedrooms.
![A modern open plan living room and kitchen with a pitched ceiling and doors that open to a terrace.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-living-room-white-walls-010321-743-08.jpg)
![A modern white living room with concrete floors and wood accents.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-living-room-white-walls-010321-743-09.jpg)
![A modern white bedroom with built-in shelves and closets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/modern-bedroom-white-walls-010321-743-10.jpg)