Ski house

The Start House is an energy self-sustained, modular pavilion designed for multiple uses. A pioneering concept for temporary sports infrastructures in the Alps, it was first deployed at an altitude of 3,700 meters on the Matterhorn in Switzerland.  ©ingenhoven associates / Daniel Hager Engineered to endure extreme mountainous conditions, it serves as a shelter for athletes and equipment, incorporating high-tech, recycled and recyclable materials that ensure stability and safety even in severe weather with temperatures as low as -20°C. Integrated solar panels provide complete energy independence. The igloo-inspired streamlined form of the structure, along with its radiant silver skin adorned design, integrates harmoniousl... More

Nestled in the heart of the captivating snow haven of Niseko, a renowned international ski resort in Hokkaido, Japan, a visionary development project named 'Grand Tsuru' unfolds. Situated just a 2-minute drive from the lively international ski slopes, the project seamlessly integrates into the natural landscape along a serene forest road. The property encompasses three expansive plots surrounded by majestic silver birch and oak trees, with a discreet fourth plot hosting the water supply facility. David Giral Photography David Giral Photography David Giral Photography Inspired by Japanese culture and nature's beauty, 'Grand Tsuru' is an architectural masterpiece. The name, meaning 'crane' in Japanese, symbolizes the project's... More

The Snow Shed House was designed as a place of solace and escape; a tool to reengage with the natural environment. Modest dimension on the street facade gives way to grand verticality on the downhill side, providing expansive views of the nearby mountain ranges. The building form is a tightly-wrapped, robustly-insulated box cloaked with a thin, refined roof line that cascades down to the ground to provide privacy screening of the facade from the adjacent access road. The main living level, containing living, dining and cooking areas as well as a guest suite, is stacked atop a garage and utility floor. A master suite occupies the third floor and overlooks the floor below. More

This modern ski chalet was designed as a weekend retreat for a family with school age children. Sited on the steep slope of a former ski hill, Mont-Jasper, near the village of Saint-Donat. At an elevation of 2,435 feet above sea level, the site is among the highest residential building lots in the Laurentians and Lanaudière regions. From this elevation, surrounded by a dense forest of spruce, maple, beech and birch trees, the chalet commands 100-mile panoramic views over beautiful Lac Archambault. To maintain the natural topography of the steep mountainside and to minimizes the footprint of construction, the house was built on 8” x 8” western red cedar pilotis. Elevating the house allows snow and spring run-off to flow freely beneath th... More