SWISS CHALET RESIDENCE
Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Extracting the potential of existing spaces with the unique light condition while calibrating the feeling of a client and swiss wood craftsmanship.
Weekend Home for a European Family
The project is located at Crans-Montana, in a region of Canton Valais, a French-speaking part of Switzerland. The existing chalet was built in the 1960s with an open panoramic view towards Rhone valley with Alpine mountains as a scenic background. The view presents ever-changing scenery associated with seasonal activities that are part of the residence life.
The owner has a long personal relationship with this place, wishing to have an attic space since his youth. The project's mission was calibrating his long wishes, family constitution and their extensive collection of modern and classic arts into one interior environment.
A Unique Condition of Natural Light
Our newly refurbished design intends to introduce the notion of natural light into the interior in a way we do not observe in contemporary homes. The master bedroom receives natural light in the late afternoon from below the house due to its high altitude and the undulating topography and landscape. The ceiling details are developed to capture such changing light levels, enabling the residents to sense the outdoor condition without observing the weather.
