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A 1960s Ski House Gets a Facelift and the Whole Family Smiles 1

A 1960s Ski House Gets a Facelift and the Whole Family Smiles

The vista below peeks through the trees, and through the glass portico of a house perched at the edge of the valley. It draws you in. And once inside, the view spreads out like a billowing blanket of green in summer, and a fairy tale of twinkling white in winter. Gazing out at the view, you begin to make connections.

Whistler Ski Retreat

Whistler Ski Retreat / Olson Kundig Architects

Set in the Coast Mountains of western Canada, Whistler Ski Retreat is a family retreat built to withstand the harsh mountain environment. Elevated ten feet above grade, the main level provides a sense of occupying the tree canopy while also floating above snowdrifts and flood prone lake shore.

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