Schemata Architects

Chalet on Powder Mountain

Chalet on Powder Mountain
© Melissa Kelsey

CHALET ON POWDER MOUNTAIN

Schemata Architects + Jo Nagasaka

CATEGORY
Houses

LOCATION
United States

ARCHITECTS
Jo Nagasaka, Schemata Architects

AREA
120 m²

YEAR
2020

PHOTOGRAPHS
Melissa Kelsey

ARCHITECT OF RECORD
Lloyd Architects

PROJECT TEAM
Matthieu Darcourt , Ou Ueno

This chalet is located just slightly north of the top of a gentle slope that stretches fromnorth to south in the natural park in Powder Mountain, Utah, USA.

Chalet on Powder Mountain
© Melissa Kelsey
Chalet on Powder Mountain
© Melissa Kelsey

It sits at the northernend of a cluster of chalets spread out to the south, and one can enjoy theview to thesouth from the second floor.

It is a great place to access both the town and the ski resort,and enjoy the magnificent view to the north.

Chalet on Powder Mountain
© Melissa Kelsey
Chalet on Powder Mountain
© Melissa Kelsey

After skiing, they would step off the ski slope and approach the chalet from the southside of the site to take a break.

They would go into themud room, take off ski clothesand skis, hang them there to dry, take a shower on the same floor, change inon ofthebedrooms, and go upstairs.

The upper floor where one can enjoy the magnificent viewon the north side has a spacious balcony resulted from the setback regulation, kitchen,dining room, and living room where they would enjoy the view, delicious food anddrinks,light the fireand have a good time together after a long day of skiing.

Chalet on Powder Mountain
© Melissa Kelsey
Chalet on Powder Mountain
© Melissa Kelsey
Chalet on Powder Mountain
© Melissa Kelsey

Since thebuilding islocated inanatural park, it is subject to very strict building regulations and thebuildable area is small.

This extremely compact building is designed to take up themaximum allowable volume. The compact size is perfect for experiencing the grandeurofnature, giving you a sense of being nestled in it.

Chalet on Powder Mountain
© Melissa Kelsey
Chalet on Powder Mountain
© Melissa Kelsey

Structurally, the lower floor is constructed with steel frames to maintain an appropriatedistance between the slope and the building, and a highly insulated wooden structure isplaced on top of the steel frames to protect the indoor environment. The expression ofthe wooden materials harmonizes and integrates with the surrounding land and stonesin summer, and evokes the warmth of home against the white snow in winter.


Chalet on Powder Mountain
© Melissa Kelsey
Chalet on Powder Mountain
© Melissa Kelsey
Chalet on Powder Mountain
© Melissa Kelsey
Chalet on Powder Mountain
© Melissa Kelsey


Chalet on Powder Mountain
First Floor Plan
Chalet on Powder Mountain
Second Floor Plan


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