The chalet house type basically refers to any small dwellings or the timber houses in the mountains. It originated from the cabins that are usually found in places like Switzerland, the Bavarian Alps, Tirol, and the French Alps. Mostly, this type is only used as vacation houses.
To put it simply, the chalet type is a wood-framed house or cottage with known characteristics such as strong, gently sloping roof and wide front borders positioned at right angles.
This style is also notable for its American architectural influences that competes with the post-Spanish relics of the “Bahay na Bato” & the “Arquitectura Mestiza” that are commonly found here in the Philippines.
It is a perfect home for a small family who loves to live in a simple yet sophisticated environment. The modern style also played a big role in making the house look extravagant even with just a small lot provided.
It produces a clean and simple style, thanks to the characteristics of a minimalist style brought on by modernity. Neutral colors are prominent because they have a calming impression that is ideal for a home, especially that it helps the users to feel more relaxed and comfortable.
Due to the use of local materials such as wood, it creates a rustic aspect that makes the room cozy, chalet type houses have a more pleasant and calm atmosphere.
It really does provide the impression of living in a cabin, but in the city.
This modern chalet house has a minimalistic design approach, which means it employs less to no ornamental features that could take up room, which isn’t ideal for a bungalow with limited space.
To make the most of small areas like these, incorporating open spaces is an ideal solution. It emphasizes the brightness of the area by using basic floor layouts and removing as few internal impediments as possible. The open floor layout also allows for superb air circulation and does not feel cramped at all.
It is a bungalow house, which means it has only one storey. Enough to provide a small family with a home. Another good thing about this is that it utilizes the use of local materials which costs less than the other common houses we see around and yet, it looks better for a small house. The most essential thing is that we have a shelter and a roof over our heads. As the American architect Charles Eames put it, “Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design”.
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