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Chalet Whymper in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
French Alps Property: Home in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France ? design by Chevallier Architectes
27 Jun 2017
Chalet Whymper
Design: Chevallier Architectes
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Chalet Whymper

The situation was unique: Chevallier Architectes took on this project when it was on the verge of being abandoned. There were many constraints, but the Chevallier Architectes team studied the file and proposed solutions that would make it possible to successfully complete the construction, including optimization of the space.

Features

The site is very close to the boundary of a protected wilderness, making the building?s orientation and structure key constraints for the team to study and solve. Working in the heart of a large and unavoidable green space, we were able to give the cottage its proper place, including a spectacular view of three iconic peaks, the two Drus and the Aiguille Verte. 
The building?s main structure features a classic design, in sharp contrast with its modern addition, which is characterized by generous windows and impressive volumes.

Materials and spatial organization

The materials were chosen and sourced through careful research. For example, the many wood construction elements were recycled, requiring significant colorimetry work to ensure suitably consistent tones.

The mezzanine, suspended above the lounge, is an example of a...