These days, the Swiss Alpine chalet typology – a sturdy wooden house resting on stone foundations with shutters and a gable roof – is often celebrated as the epitome of off-the-grid luxury. Yet its ...

We’re not free of winter’s clutches quite yet but, in the spirit of optimism, we’re embracing cosiness in this week's instalment of The Inside Story and delving into the snug confines of a mountain ...

Mention the word “chalet” to Jack Decker, owner of Kingston, New York–based Vernacular Design, and two visuals immediately come to mind: “The ultra-exaggerated A-frame and a Swiss house with one stone ...

Mainardi previously worked with the owners on homes in London and France, so her intimate familiarity with their style and taste streamlined the process and served as a solid jumping-off point for ...

The property is located in a small enclave called Petite Alaska, with stunning views of the mountains and town below. The two side-by-side chalets that comprise the compound are referred to as the ...

At the height of ski season in the Swiss resort town Verbier, in years past, crowds have roared for the athletes competing in the Patrouille des Glaciers, while in summer the hills have come alive ...