The homeowners wanted to turn the old barn on the property of their chalet into a secondary country residence. Additionally, being busy people, they wanted an island of peace far from the hubbub, a self-contained retreat.

The goal was to preserve its rustic character withoutcompromising modern comfort. The redesigned space separations followed the existing wooden structure. We avoided vertical elements in order to preserve the eye-line to the view.Because the foundations had to be reworked, every salvageable piece of the original hemlock construction was numbered and carefully stored.

Thanks to its various open, semi-open and closed areas, the space provides different degrees of privacy. Its 30-foot ceiling lets the space breathe and invites the natural surroundings inside.The large windows give ontoa spectacular view of the Sutton Mountains and a pristine agricultural landscape.

Material Used :

1. Exterior cladding: natural Hemlock
2. Exterior deck, staircase and entry bridge in white Cedar
3. Interior floors: main floor: white oak
4. Interior floors: upstairs: painted hemlock
5. All custom furniture: white oak
6. All cabinetry in the kitchen: lacquered mdf
7. Marble in the kitchen: bianco Carrera