Masterpieces Chalet Architecture + Design Michelle Von Galindo 2009 Hardcover

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Masterpieces: Chalet Architecture + Design von Galindo. Michelle Gebundene Ausgabe Hardcover.
German, English, French.
Hardcover with dust jacket, 304 pages, … more Masterpieces: Chalet Architecture + Design von Galindo. Michelle Gebundene Ausgabe Hardcover.
German, English, French.
Hardcover with dust jacket, 304 pages, 450 pictures.
1st Edition 2010, out of print.
The coming together of the forces of mountainous landscapes and architecture finds a unique expression in the chalet cottage. The singularity of location captures the imagination of architects and designers with spectacular houses and unusual interiors. Light-flooded rooms with giant panoramic windows may be juxtaposed with archaic forms; homey parlours contrast against unusual implementation of stone and concrete.
Country houses are becoming more popular as the urban stress rises around the globe – living in the countryside means giving a piece of peace back and connecting back to nature. The rural retreats offer a refuge in nature from the hustle and bustle of daily urban life. The natural settings offer challenges and opportunities at the same time. Whether high mountains, canyons, or cliffy coasts, this volume showcases 60 of the best of contemporary country houses designs worldwide, featuring the work of well-known architects and innovative designers who pay their respect to nature – through sustainable construction methods and an esthetic style that appreciates and highlights the beauty and uniqueness of each landscape.

Content:
New Building in Brione, Switzerland (Markus Wespi and Jérôme de Meuron).
House in Mühlgraben, Austria (Maaars Architektur).
Molly’s Cabin in Pointe au Baril, Canada (Agathom Co.).
Chalet C6 in Lon Andes, Chile (DRN Architects).
House on the Mountainside in Hyogo, Japan (Keiichi Hayashi Architect).
The typical country homes of mountainous regions, chalets are gaining in popularity around the globe. Implemented in contemporary styles , they offer a refuge in nature from the hustle and bustle of daily urban life. The natural settings offer challenges and opportunities at the same time. The designs have to accommodate the topography of the landscape, combining regional typologies and modern styles.
Whether high mountains, canyons, or cliffy coasts, Masterpieces: Chalet Architecture + Design presents contemporary 61 projects in which well-known architects and innovative designers pay their respect to nature – through sustainable construction methods and an aesthetic style that appreciates and highlights the beauty and uniqueness of each landscape. less