Custom-perforated Swisspearl anthracite panels—made of minerals, sand, and cement—allow light to flow into the pavilion.
Three of the 21 chalets are finished, and an additional four chalets are slated to be completed by the end of 2020. The 14 remaining chalets are expected to be complete by the end of 2021.
"The kitchen is the heart of the home, where we can enjoy the simplicity of being together as a family," Montalba says.
A peek inside one of the bedrooms. All of the beds are from Elite.
Once all chalets are complete, guests will be able to book all of the units in an “eco-village” that accommodates up to 54 people.
When staying in one of the prefabricated chalets at Whitepod Eco-Luxury Hotel in Monthey, Switzerland, ski trips are prefaced by breakfasts that are delivered daily via a 100% electric Land Rover Defender food truck. Drawing power from a hydroelectric turbine, the zinc-roofed structures are energy self-sufficient.
The kitchen and dining area features wraparound pocket sliding doors for easy indoor/outdoor living. The master bedroom's balcony receives extra privacy with the wood feature.
"The home centers around a vertical courtyard that connects all three volumes, along with adjacent terraced gardens," he says. This feature brings light into every room of the home, including the basement, while also keeping them cool.
“The materials are natural, durable, yet contrast in their relation to one another,” he says. "Ultimately, we wanted to balance the crispness of the architecture, like concrete, with the warmer edges of the wood."
The upstairs landing features an office, sitting area, and enough storage for a family of four.
On the rare occasion that the weather is chilly, an expansive concrete fireplace can warm up the living area.
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