ARCHITECTURE
pied-a-terre
chalet
A gem nestled in the forest
The Pied-a-terre (french for refugee) is a quaint rural cabin nestled in the heart of North Carolina’s mountains. The objective was to preserve the old-fashioned feeling of a log cabin seamlessly integrating a more contemporary mid-century look.
Overall view of the living area
Kitchen and exterior area
Outdoor extension and jacuzzi
Hot tub area
Mezzanine bed
North Facade
Outdoor area with platform hot tub
Axonometric Projection
View of the fireplace
Exterior Hot tub platform
Mezzanine bed construction
Guest bedroom
Main Bedroom detail
behind the design
Pied-a-Terre seamlessly merges the feeling of a traditional wood cabin with a contemporary design. We renovated the entire chalet for this project, including the hot tub’s exterior areas, yoga platform, and “petanque” court, all with a touch of french mid-century European flare.
An automatic console lifts the TV up to allow for comfortable viewing and hides down to keep the space clean, connecting the social areas with an uninterrupted visual angle. We also designed a double bed mezzanine structure to maximize occupancy, comfortably sleeping four people.