About The Chalet
Chalet is a newly built vacation home located at the foot of Stratton Mountain in Vermont. The old dilapidated 1960s house was completely demolished except for its foundation and first-floor fabric. The renovation project included:

Extending the existing footprint of the house.
Re-landscaping.
Creating an access road, all of which considered the careful conservation of wetlands on the property.

© Michael Moran Photography
Zoning Of The Chalet
The project matches the surrounding mid-century homes in design and size. The first floor has various rooms, including a sunken living room with a wood-burning stove, kitchen, breakfast area, powder room, primary suite, two ensuite bedrooms, garage, mud room, entry bathroom interior, office, and gym. Below the walkout floor is a ski lounge with access to the slopes, game room, TV room, bunk room, bedroom suite, bathroom, and laundry room. Some outdoor areas include an indoor patio, breakfast terrace, fireplace, and hot tub terrace. © Michael Moran Photography
The Chalet’s Concept
Conceptually, the chalet’s design draws inspiration from mid-century ski homes known for their large mountain-view windows, pitched roofs, wooden backs, and low ceilings that lead straight out. They have a sleeping position there. Recycled Douglas fir cladding in a rain-sheath chevron pattern pays homage to the timber details often found in mid-century architecture, as well as drawing attention to the original aspects of the bu...