When I think of a chalet, my mind goes straight back to the mid-1970s to a bold A-frame design, orange-toned timber, fleece rugs and cheese fondue. Not being a skier myself, the evolution of the chalet from rustic alpine lodge to chic weekend retreat had eluded me until I saw this 2019 project in Thredbo, from Sydneys Briony Fitzgerald Design.<\/p>\n
A 2019 project in Thredbo, from Sydneys Briony Fitzgerald Design.Credit:Brigid Arnott<\/p>\n
The brief was to create a cosy but elegant space (pictured) for an active and sociable family of five who ski in the winter and mountain-bike and hike during the summer.<\/p>\n
The new building has a refined architectural precision, with large windows and an angular design softened by the interior scheme. We responded to the clean lines of the building a dual-level penthouse with handmade tiles, smokey oak veneer joinery, textiles and warm materials such as leather dining chairs and rich velvet upholstery, says Joanna Mitton, senior designer on the project.<\/p>\n
The pice de rsistance is undoubtedly the massive, textured living room rug, which is just as much artwork as floor covering. Hand-knotted in Tibet, the rug is tousled and shaggy, like the outside landscape, says Briony Fitzgerald.<\/p>\n
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