The Japanese philosophy wabi-sabi guided this Aspen chalet renovation to create a mountain den with the least environmental impact. Paring back decades of haphazard additions to a 1960s mountain home revealed the purity of its original structure and the opportunity to restore and enhance the rustic ski chalet. Experientially, La Muna is a place for family and friends to connect deeply with each other and with the environment. Surrounded by rocky mountains, wildflowers, aspen forests, streams, and the occasional bear, we have selected materials that merge with this environment, and designed indoor and outdoor spaces that immerse people in the world around them.
Sustainability
Oppenheim Architecture made use of reclaimed timber, local stone, and metals, alongside other sustainability strategies to create a very low-carbon house sensitive to the colors and textures of the landscape.
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Photo Credits to Laziz Hamani
