Peter Pichler Architecture presents its latest design at Milan Design Week 2021. The project is entitled Vertical Six Senses and is comprised of a small-scale display of the firm's new hospitality project. The design was developed for an alpine ski region in Kitzbühel, Austria.
The design consists of five ski chalets, all inspired by the local vernacular in Austria. The architects took local design traditions and reinterpreted them through a contemporary lens. The chalets are made with regional materials and hope to amplify the human senses of favoring simplicity. The chalets were designed to create an immersive spatial experience that embraces nature with the surrounding landscape in mind. The chalets are designed with overlapping slabs of wood, creating a unique play of light inside the living spaces.
Vernacular-Embracing Ski Chalets
Peter Pichler Architecture Designed Five Austrian Ski Chalets
Trend Themes
1. Vernacular-inspired Architecture - The use of local design traditions and materials can create unique and authentic hospitality experiences.
2. Sustainable Ski Accommodations - Designing ski chalets with regional materials and incorporating sustainable practices can appeal to environmentally conscious travelers.
3. Natural Immersive Experiences - Creating living spaces that embrace nature and landscape can offer guests a unique and memorable experience.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality and Tourism - The hospitality industry can leverage vernacular-inspired design and sustainable practices to create memorable and sustainable ski accommodations.
2. Architecture - Architects can explore the use of local design traditions and materials for hospitality projects to create authentic and immersive experiences.
3. Sustainable Construction - Sustainable construction practices and the use of regional materials can be applied in ski chalet design to reduce environmental impact and appeal to eco-conscious travelers.