Mountain Architecture

Peace is a rustic retreat located on a wooded and sloping terrain near the summit of Le Maelström Mountain in Lac-Beauport. Serving as both the starting and ending point for several hiking trails developed directly on the vast site, it is the ideal refuge for outdoor enthusiasts. Adrien Williams Adrien Williams Adrien Williams The project revolves around the meeting of two volumes with complementary functions. The first, a metal volume clad in eastern townshipper tiles, rises over three levels to house the interior spaces, along with a rooftop terrace with a spa. Its profile adapts to the site’s natural slope, forming a parallelogram shape that, with its generous parapets, shields the spa from wind and prying eyes... More

Located in the prestigious Camelback Mountain area, the Camelback Residences at the Ascent at the Phoenician sets a new standard for high-end luxury living. This exclusive condominium development in Scottsdale, AZ, USA, designed by Nelson Partners and developed by Replay Destinations, features stunning views and unparalleled access to the Foothills Trailhead. With spacious units exceeding 2,000 square feet, these condos represent the pinnacle of modern elegance. Layton Construction was the general contractor, while Jet Industries executed the HVAC and plumbing work. Render courtesy of Ascent at the Phoenician The Ascent at the Phoenician offers an unmatched living experience with world-class amenities designed to complement its presti... More

 Our Montana Mountain home at at one with its landscape and supports our clients outdoorsy lifestyle. Large glass panel walls out to the mountains and the valley view as well. A deck also runs along the full main level of the house, creating indoor-outdoor living environments for fresh Montana mountain air. Cars enter under the great room of the house into a covered car port area that’s sheltered from the environment by the house itself.  JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD The other siding materials used on the house are corrugated steel and metal soffits and facias, which are meant to withstand the harsh environment up at such a high altitude and be low maintenance for the home owners. A sloping, s... More

The task was to expand the living space for a young family into an existing 2-story single-family house. In order to keep the burden on the existing building with an additional floor low and to enable a quick construction time, the extension was constructed using timber construction. Christian Flatscher Christian Flatscher Wood as a natural material was specifically made visible on the facade and in the interior. A large glass facade in the attic offers a magnificent view and brings nature into the open loft. Christian Flatscher Christian Flatscher Christian Flatscher More

Inspiration came from the historical typology of the Cape rural agricultural vernacular which was synonymous with the surrounding area. Limewashed fisherman’s dwellings and agricultural structures for livestock were the norm prior to the area becoming a popular respite from the city life of Cape Town 90km (55 mi) away and a village where many residents have retired to this idyllic coastline. Paris Brummer The home is formed by the simple juncture of two pitched volumes. Inhabitable fingers which form a sheltered L-shaped courtyard extend into the site. A contemporary interpretation of the historical built language. The primary axis containing the living spaces open up towards the panoramic mountain vista which themselves ultimat... More

Biwak 12 is the conversion of a typical 1980s restaurant located in the mountain village of Moso, in the heart of the Sesto Dolomites, in South Tyrol. In a small village everything revolves around the theme of the mountains: the idea is to create a meeting place where young and experienced mountaineers, local population and tourists can stay together in a relaxed colorful atmosphere. Michael Pezzei Michael Pezzei The design concept borrows the elements of a typical bivouac – specifically, the red alpine hut at the foot of the Croda dei Toni / Cima 12, which forms the pivot of the local mountain panorama - and integrates them into the reconfiguration of spaces. Both exteriors and interiors, therefore, are conceived alluding... More

Present now, uncertain of the future A young family breathes deep and begins the climbChooses to save it and give it new life The designer's dreams are shared The exterior is kept in itself and helpedThe windows are cleaned and fixed  The old walls now house a new wooden house She respectfully stands back from the old wallShe leaves to the eyes the traces of past life in discoloured surfaces and old dents  The attic is a body of air and light From east to west the terraces extend everyday life outside. Gustav Willeit Gustav Willeit Gustav Willeit Gustav Willeit More

We wanted to build a very compact structure, which in itself is a sustainable gesture and helps to save energy without resorting to technology. Harald Wisthaler Yet the house should exude a certain dynamism, as if it were in motion. To achieve this, we designed fluid steel and glass balconies to complement the static cube. Harald Wisthaler Between the panes of glass we inserted sheets, which have an interesting effect: seen from the outside, they are grey and not transparent; seen from the inside, the glass sheets are much brighter and let in a lot of light. Harald Wisthaler More

The Project consists of a single family house located on a modest parcel with a strong slope and exceptional views of the mountains of the Sierra on the outskirts of Madrid. The house evolves from the slope of the terrain and sets itself on the lot to provide garden terraces between the built volume and the perimeter of the site. padilla nicás By way of an exterior stair with a gentle pitch, the grounds are connected to a large rooftop terrace. This space endows the house with magnificent views as well as providing a complementary exterior space for the interior rooms, allowing one to move freely from interior to exterior whether in the kitchen, the living room, enjoying the sun, etc.. As a result, there is a natural continuit... More

The client is a property developer working across India. They are  looking to create luxury weekend homes on the scenic hills of Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh. The brief was to create a retreat for the city dwellers with privacy and also provide common recreational facilities. MO-OF / Mobile Offices Concept/Philosophy We envisioned a community that could come together at common programs housed in the club house and at the same time enjoy the serene mountains within complete privacy of their homes. The different typologies with varying conditions of outdoor spaces allow for a diverse engagement with the breathtaking landscape. The villas cascade over the steep hill-scape to capture the picturesque views of the valley below and the... More

Y cabin is located in the Vikerfjell mountain range in Ringerike, Norway. Extending slightly out over a small crag, it peeks out between the pine trees and gazes upon a northern forest landscape. The building volume branches out in three directions from a central pivot point, where six differently angled cross laminated timber slats meet. This creates a complex roof geometry which allows for an open and flexible space, eliminating the need for beams and columns. Nadia Norskott Kyrre Sundal The plan is zoned into the three branches. One of which contains the bedrooms, clad in ocher-colored valchromat, while the two remaining branches are split between the dining room and a living room / kitchen space. The fireplace, centered where... More

This house is conceived as an abstraction of the surrounding landscape and as a reinhabited ruin, built in reverse. It is organized along two axes, a pinwheel plan between two heavily wooded ravines, Stonewalls extending into the landscape evoke a ruin ‘found,’ then reinhabited with the program of the house. Peter Aaron Peter Aaron These contiguous vertical surfaces echo natural surroundings while mediating between interior and exterior spaces: extension s of the landscape then rendered as man-made. The stone thus appears natural, though punctuated with controlled linear stone elements for sense of scale. Peter Aaron Peter Aaron One enters the house through a stonewall that is connected by bridge to the ext... More