Time can be the best test of good design. And when it comes to architecture that has proven itself worthy, the chalet is the golden-ager of structures. These rustic shelters, reminiscent of quaint ...

Timber-clad interiors, pitched ceilings and open fires are typical of traditional chalet design. Beyond the physical, chalets represent a refuge from the elements. Often located in climates that ...

From St. Moritz to Megève, designers are trading alpine minimalism for chintz, color and pattern.

Chalet Pacha, Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, France. A traditional-style chalet near the forest of Les Bois in Chamonix Valley. It has wood-clad ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, open fireplaces, and a ...