Embedded in a natural clearing
House CLT01 is carefully positioned between two dense clusters of pine trees, using the void left by a former woodland trail as its footprint. With no trees removed, the project preserves the integrity of the site while creating framed views toward the surrounding peaks. The house, composed of 39 stacked CLT panels, extends its southern facade toward the open core of the plot, reinforcing its link with the landscape while transforming the remaining ground into a generous garden.
A seamless descent into the terrain
Approach from the west follows the natural slope of the terrain, leading to a technical zone and entry vestibule that sets the tone for the interior. The ground floor unfolds as a linear path of transitional spaces—distribution zones and a garden room—designed to echo the topography. The southeast-facing garden room, open and spacious, acts as a hybrid indoor-outdoor threshold, ideal for seasonal family activities and extending the experience of the surrounding plot into the home itself.
Living among the treetops
The first floor is conceived as the social core, suspended between two opposing forest lines and open to their filtered light and textures. Here, the living room, dining area, and kitchen benefit from crosswise views and a sense of immersion in the wooded canopy. A covered terrace carved into the southeast corner of the volume allows year-round enjoyment of the outdoors, providing a panoramic counterpoint to the house’s precisely framed interior vistas.
Compactness with spatial generosity
Private spaces, including two bedrooms and a bathroom, are tucked into the northeast side, where morning light slips through the forest. A tight footprint and efficient layout eliminate unnecessary corridors in favor of generous, habitable transition zones. The spiral staircase not only connects all levels—including a loft-like dormitory under the roof—but also reflects the vertical language of the forest, reinforcing the idea of a compact, upward-reaching house-cabin rooted in its Alpine surroundings.
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