Publication: Contemporary Interior Design

Kodai Architecture & Design
Oct 14, 2025
1 min read

Updated: Jan 2

October 2025 | Our residential project in Crans Montana is featured in the latest volume from Braun Publishing, Contemporary Interior Design: Masterpieces Around the World.

Main Dining Niche (Top): "Minimalist wooden dining niche in the Crans-Montana chalet featuring willow wood paneling and a custom integrated table."

Bedroom with View (Middle Left): "Alpine bedroom interior with an inclined pitched roof and a large window overlooking the Rhône Valley peaks."

Alcove Detail (Middle Right): "Architectural detail of a lit wooden alcove displaying a singular botanical branch, emphasizing Zen-inspired minimalism."

Dining Area Night View (Bottom Right): "Night perspective of the Swiss Chalet Residence dining area with soft illumination through traditional wooden slats."

The design explores the dialogue between the 1960s chalet structure and a new interior language defined by Willow wood. Chosen for its distinctive grain and soft haptic quality, the Willow timber serves as a primary material, creating a sense of immersion within the alpine landscape of Kanton Valais.

By integrating traditional Swiss craftsmanship with Japanese spatial principles—such as the dining niche and the play of light through wooden slats—the project seeks to heighten the inhabitant's awareness of seasonal shifts and natural light.