The word itself evokes escapism… But we’re not here for the chalet cliché. After all, a mountain retreat doesn’t necessarily have to be an accumulation of alpine vernacular: how about the tech-bro mansion in Deer Valley — brutalist, theatrical — that practically became a character in the film Mountainhead? Ultimately, whether in Aspen or Gstaad a house in the mountains must connect with its landscape, and radiate warmth and comfort. Plush seating, textured fabrics, natural materials, organic shapes: discover iconic designs that soothe even the most acute case of chalet fever.