There’s something distinctly calm about the way chalets sit within the landscape in the French Alps. Surrounded by steep terrain, heavy snowfall and dramatic views, these homes don’t try to stand out. Instead, they feel grounded, shaped by the conditions around them, and refined over time through necessity as much as design.

Architecture rarely exists in isolation. The most memorable homes are those that recognise the landscape as an essential part of the design process rather than an afterthought.