Minimalistic Plywood Chalet
Mar 09
2010
2010
Chalet Lanel, created by Andreas Fuhrimann and Gabrielle Hächler, is striking in its use of plywood throughout, from the floors, walls and ceilings to the stairs and even the bed! Not considered a luxury material, plywood is not normally used in this way and the effect is wholly original. While I know the desired aesthetic of this French chalet is minimalistic and spartan, it would be nice to see it a tiny bit more lived in.
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March 9th, 2010 at 11:13 am
a SLIVER waiting to happen!
March 9th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
I’ve seen a couple different interiors where the designers have gone nuts with plywood as a finishing material. As a concept, it’s cool. But in real life I think I might go bonkers if I lived there – it’s just too much!
@ Jason, lol – that’s funny
March 9th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
Everything is awesome-looking, but I especially enjoy the stairs & the shelves on the front of them. I love inventively designed stairwells.
March 9th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
@Jason: Yes it does look like it would be risky for splinters!
@Bess: Agreed, it lacks warmth. I’m a bit of a wood snob and I much prefer the look of real wood.
@Mallory: Yeah, I think those (and the bed) are the most creative parts of this home.
March 9th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
I love the floor and ceiling, the only thing I don’t like is the walls. For me the wooden walls make the rooms feel cold.
March 10th, 2010 at 2:12 am
Nice and clean approach but same wood color makes the rooms boring some color shades would have been desirable to create a non–monotonous effect.
Overall a good idea
thanks for sharing