Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alp
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alp
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 Alp
the existing building belonged to a local mountain guide
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alp 
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 Alp
the site’s new addition is an open-plan living room
the site’s new addition is an open-plan living room
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alp
bedrooms are contained within renovated areas of the original structure
bedrooms are contained within renovated areas of the original structure
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alp
bathroom overlooking the picturesque surroundings
bathroom overlooking the picturesque surroundings
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alp
a new roof deck provides sweeping views
a new roof deck provides sweeping views
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alp
the scheme deliberately contrasts with the original timber construction
the scheme deliberately contrasts with the original timber construction
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alp
a walkway surrounds the glazed living room
a walkway surrounds the glazed living room
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alp
the structure cantilevers over the rugged landscape
the structure cantilevers over the rugged landscape
Chevallier Architectes Renovates and Extends a Mountain Chalet in the French Alp
south facing façades have been opened up, while the building has no north-facing apertures
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
project type: renovation and addition
area: 190 sqm
cost: €670,000 + taxes
Via[designboom]
