Geneva, Switzerland-based firm Leopold Banchini Architects has designed a sleek, minimalist home intended to reflect its alpine and waterside surroundings.Image: Rory GardinerLocated beside Lake Geneva, looking out at the Alps, Villa Montasser was likened, by the architects, to the work of Swiss painter Ferdinant Hodler. His paintings often depicted mountains reflected in Swiss lakes.Image: Rory GardinerAs a reaction to its landscape, the home was built to stay as simple and humble as possible. Its long, plain faade is described as a blank canvas, which reflects into a water basin of the same length. Here, a singular long window opens onto a floating terrace that is of a similar size.Image: Rory GardinerImage: Rory GardinerThe buildings long rectangular plan, constrained by building regulations, is spread across three levels. A wooden spiral staircase connects the floors.Image: Rory GardinerImage: Rory GardinerThe ground floor living spaces mainly open out to the surroundin...