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ARCHITECTURE<br />

Architecture is much more complex than just the<br />

design of the outer shell of a building. It invol-<br />

ves the careful consideration of many factors,<br />

including content, structure, integration in the<br />

surroundings and construction. It is the science of<br />

building – in this case, building in the mountains.<br />

In Grindelwald, only traditional wooden chalets<br />

are permitted.<br />

The façades must be structured and proportioned<br />

accordingly and the roofs must have sufficient<br />

overhang. However, good architecture is not<br />

achieved just by following these building regulati-<br />

on specifications: <strong>for</strong>m, substance and appearance<br />

must also harmonise as a unit.<br />

In this particular case, the challenge was to make<br />

the structure of the chalets visible inside the<br />

building, while still giving the rooms a modern,<br />

contemporary and open feeling. And, of course, it<br />

goes without saying that the spectacular views of<br />

the surrounding landscape were of primary impor-<br />

tance in the orientation and design of the rooms.<br />

A well-known architectural office was selected <strong>for</strong><br />

the planning of the houses: an attractive façade is<br />

not the only criterion – every detail of the building<br />

must be of the highest quality.<br />

The architects have successfully created a clear,<br />

simple and modern space that con<strong>for</strong>ms to the<br />

simple architecture of the traditional timber const-<br />

ruction, but is still contemporary.<br />

GENERAL<br />

Chalet Fieschergletscher is built over three levels<br />

and Chalet Wetterhorn over four. Both houses dis-<br />

play the typical façades of traditional Grindelwald<br />

chalets.<br />

Thanks to the gable end ‘benefits’ – the spacious<br />

balconies and terraces and the classic latticed win-<br />

dows – these houses radiate unparalleled security<br />

and cosiness. This feeling is continued within the<br />

houses where many traditional details can be<br />

found, such as the sloping ceilings that make the<br />

upper bedrooms so com<strong>for</strong>table.<br />

Jungfrau Immobilien GmbH<br />

CH-3818 Grindelwald Switzerland<br />

T +41 33 823 21 21<br />

M +41 79 214 88 88<br />

www.jungfrauimmobilien.ch<br />

info@jungfrauimmobilien.ch<br />

But modern features are also present in abun-<br />

dance with a wellness area on the lower floor<br />

and an open-plan kitchen on the ground floor<br />

that connects the living and dining areas.<br />

All the interior finishes are of the highest<br />

quality and completed by skilled craftsmen.<br />

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