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Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alp

Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alpchevallier architectes renovates and extends a mountain chalet in the french alps
Chamonix-based practice chevallier architectes has completed the renovation and extension of a self-built mountain guide’s house in the french alps. after the residence was acquired by new owners, the dwelling was required to provide its occupants with more light and better views. surrounded by natural rock faces, ‘chalet solelyâ’ appears as a fortress, nestled into the rugged terrain.

Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alpchevallier architectes chalet soleya coupeau les houches france designboom
the existing building belonged to a local mountain guide

Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alp chevallier architectes chalet soleya coupeau les houches france designboom
surrounded by natural rock faces, the chalet appears as a fortress, nestled into the rugged terrain

Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alpchevallier architectes chalet soleya coupeau les houches france designboom
the site’s new addition is an open-plan living room
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alpchevallier architectes chalet soleya coupeau les houches france designboom
bedrooms are contained within renovated areas of the original structure
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alpchevallier architectes chalet soleya coupeau les houches france designboom
bathroom overlooking the picturesque surroundings
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alpchevallier architectes chalet soleya coupeau les houches france designboom
a new roof deck provides sweeping views
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alpchevallier architectes chalet soleya coupeau les houches france designboom
the scheme deliberately contrasts with the original timber construction
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alpchevallier architectes chalet soleya coupeau les houches france designboom
a walkway surrounds the glazed living room
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alpchevallier architectes chalet soleya coupeau les houches france designboom
the structure cantilevers over the rugged landscape
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alpchevallier architectes chalet soleya coupeau les houches france designboom
south facing façades have been opened up, while the building has no north-facing apertures


project info:

location: coupeaux, les houches, france
project type: renovation and addition
area: 190 sqm
cost: €670,000 + taxes




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