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Contemporary Mountainous Dwellings

Michael Doty Associates' Shaw Mesa is an Elegant Modern Chalet

— December 15, 2018 — Art & Design
Located in rural Idaho, this slick modern chalet offers its residents breathtaking panoramas of the Rocky Mountains. Michael Doty Associates worked on the project to produce a contemporary dwelling that is an absolute ideal escape from overwhelming urban environments.

For the elegant cabin, the architectural firm employed charred timber which gives the design a smokey, rustic quality. Michael Doty Associates reach this effect through a traditional Japanese technique known as 'Shou Sugi Ban.' Naturally, the modern chalet boasts a fully glazed interior that is meant to take advantage of the breathtaking location. To complete the incredibly contemporary aesthetic, the modern chalet enjoys a restricted color palette that relies heavily on monochromatic and unobtrusive shades.

Photo Credits: Gabe Border
Trend Themes
1. Charred Timber - The use of charred timber in modern architecture can provide a unique and rustic quality that appeals to contemporary design sensibilities.
2. Glazed Interiors - Fully glazed interiors can offer breathtaking views of natural surroundings and can be used to create a harmonious balance between the built and natural environment.
3. Monochromatic Color Palettes - A restricted color palette that relies heavily on monochromatic and unobtrusive shades can be used to create a sleek and sophisticated contemporary aesthetic in modern architecture.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architectural firms can experiment with using unconventional materials and color palettes to create unique and modern designs that offer a harmonious balance between built and natural environments.
2. Real Estate - Real estate developers can invest in properties that offer breathtaking natural surroundings and design modern dwellings that capitalize on the location, maximizing views and providing an ideal escape from urban environments.
3. Tourism - Tourism companies can market accommodations that offer unique and modern designs that take advantage of breathtaking natural surroundings to attract adventure-seeking travelers.
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