The Large Picture Window On This House Was Designed To Maximize The Mountain And Valley Views

March 16, 2022
A modern house that features a large picture window that looks out onto the surrounding area.

Chevallier Architectes has designed a new house in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, that features a remarkably large picture window that looks over the surrounding area.

A large picture window draws attention on this modern house.

The large black framed window not only provides spectacular views, but also acts as a contrasting element against the wood siding on the exterior of the home.

A modern house with a large picture window.

From inside the home, the large window perfectly frames the view of the neighboring houses, as well as the trees and nearby mountains.

A living room with a fireplace and a large picture window that perfectly frames the view of the neighbouring houses, as well as the trees and nearby mountain.

Let’s take a look at the rest of the home…

More large windows are also featured throughout the home, while a glass railing allows for an unobstructed view from the balcony.

A modern home with wood siding, black window frames, and a wrap-around balcony with glass railing.
A modern home with wood siding, black accents, and a wrap-around balcony with glass railing.

The balcony opens up to an alfresco dining area with stairs leading down to the patio below.

A modern home with wood siding, black accents, and stairs with glass railings.
A modern home with wood siding, black accents, and glass railings.
A modern home with wood siding, black window frames, and outdoor dining area.

The interior features an open-plan living room, dining room, and kitchen.

A modern home with an open plan dining area.
A modern kitchen with a black countertop and a large window.

Adjacent to the dining room is a bar area with large windows and a dark accent wall that allows the TV to somewhat blend into the background.

A modern home bar with large windows and a dark accent wall that allows the TV to somewhat blend into the background.

At the bottom of the stairs, there’s a glass-enclosed wine cellar.

A modern home with a glass enclosed wine cellar.

The home also includes a library that has plenty of shelving, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door that opens to the patio.

A home library with plenty of shelving, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door that opens to the patio.

In one of the bedrooms, large picture windows have been used to create a corner window, while the window ledge acts as a bench for relaxing.

In this modern bedroom, large picture windows have been used to create a corner window, while the window ledge acts as a bench for relaxing.

In one of the bathrooms, there’s an accent wall with a vertical design.

A modern bathroom with an accent wall that has a vertical design.
Photographer: Solène Renault | Architecture firm: Chevallier Architectes | Architect: Renaud Chevallier | Design crew: David Castagna, Thibault Forissier, and Sophie Rubin