At the request of long time clients, we designed and supervised the construction of a new cabin in the Chamonix valley.  The site is located within a residential compound built in the 50?s. A cabin dating from the original master plan was on the lot.

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Architects: Pierre Marchand Architects

Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

Architect In Charge: Pierre Marchand, Jean-Valère Gaultier

Area: 250.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Pascal Tournaire

Construction Managers: ERM

Structural Engineering: Stebat

Thermal And Fluids Engineering: Cetralp

Manufacturers: Alpal, Atre & Loisirs, Bouygues Energie, Covermetal, Domokit, Dubourgeat, Fauvel, Normandy Ceramics, L?atelier De Menuiserie, Mgs, Mignola, Mont Blanc Materiaux, Nordique France, Oxali, Perrin, Techni Resine
Clients: Private

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From the architect. At the request of long time clients, we designed and supervised the construction of a new cabin in the Chamonix valley.  The site is located within a residential compound built in the 50?s. A cabin dating from the original master plan was on the lot.The location benefits from sweeping and stunning views over the Mont Blanc skyline. This majestic view was the starting point of the design.

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After a first programmatic study, it quickly became clear that the existing cabin was not...