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- A geometric double roof promotes natural cooling at this Tropical Chalet Tue, 24 Nov 20, 3:30amAfter three years of design and construction, Singapore-based firm G8A Architecture & Urban Planning has completed the Tropical Chalet, a naturally cooled home with a beautiful and functional “double roof facade.”...
- A modern farmstay suite minimizes site impact in Brazil Wed, 22 May 19, 12:30amIn the state of Paraná in the south of Brazil, architect Bruno Zaitter has created a contemporary and low-impact suite for the charming Hotel Fazenda Cainã in the countryside...
- A pair of monochromatic cottages are tucked into the idyllic Canadian forestscape Tue, 14 May 19, 2:30amAn idyllic forestscape setting that lies deep within the Canadian wilderness has inspired Montreal-based firm Appareil Architecture to build a vacation home in the form of two jet-black, pitched-roofed cabins...
- Ultra-modern ski chalet pays homage to Ontario's traditional farmhouses Fri, 8 Mar 19, 6:30amToronto-based Atelier Kastelic Buffey has unveiled a beautiful family ski chalet tucked into a winter wonderland landscape surrounded by Ontario's Blue Mountains...
- A dark, timber home rests peacefully among evergreen pine trees Wed, 31 Oct 18, 8:30amSan Francisco- and Oslo-based firm Mork Ulnes Architects has unveiled a black timber home tucked into a forestscape in Norden, California. To connect the home with its stunning scenery, the chalet-inspired Troll Hus was...
- Midcentury, Scandinavian-inspired Canadian chalet gets a spectacular renovation Wed, 18 Jul 18, 5:30amAn aging chalet in Canada that was facing demolition has been completely turned around thanks to a stunning renovation led by Montreal-based design studio Alain Carle Architecte...
- A 1960s Swiss chalet is transformed into a whimsical off-grid home Fri, 22 Jun 18, 6:30amSwiss architecture firm Frundgallina has dramatically transformed a rundown chalet in the Jura Mountains into a whimsical self-sufficient dwelling punctuated by a variety of gabled openings...
- Sheldon Chalet combines extreme engineering with luxury on North America's highest mountain Thu, 8 Mar 18, 12:10amSheldon Chalet is a cozy retreat perched on the flanks of North America’s highest mountain in Alaska. Set on Denali at 6,000 feet in elevation, the Sheldon Chalet offers views of breathtaking natural surroundings while...
- Handsome timber chalet shows off the beauty of modern minimalism Mon, 12 Jun 17, 8:25pmThe charms of simplicity are celebrated in this beautiful timber chalet tucked in the Alps of eastern France. Designed by French architecture firm Studio Razavi, the recently completed Mountain House carefully sidesteps cookie-cutter...
- Gorgeous cedar and stone Cedrus House offers magnificent views of Canada’s Gate Lake Wed, 4 Nov 15, 5:00amThe chalet layout follows the incline of the landscape and minimizes its impact by adjusting to the topography of the site. The lower level of the building houses the living room, kitchen and dining room with several access...