Avalanche Architecture: The Surprising Structure Behind a Contemporary Ski Chalet

Upon first glance, Avalanche Chalet appears to be an elegant but cozy ski retreat. However, there is more to the design than meets the eye. Behind the elegant dark wooden façade and bold aesthetics are particularly progressive engineering strategies that imbue the structure with remarkable resilience: the building was designed to withstand the force of possible avalanches.

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