Modern yet authentic wooden chalet
Wooden chalets are part of the imagery of the mountains. We love their traditional identity and reassuring image. The wooden architecture of chalets is recognisable and forms part of the heritage of these mountain regions, where wooden chalets blend discreetly and respectfully into the natural environment. Grosset-Janin does not wish to compromise on these values of authenticity in the construction of its wooden chalets. That is why, as a wooden chalet builder, the family business naturally turned to the wooden post and beam construction system, so emblematic of wooden alpine chalets. This method of building wooden chalets is ancestral and traditional woodworking skills remain central, but of course, the architectural design of the wooden chalet has been updated to offer wooden chalets with a modern feel and a contemporary interior that meet the expectations of today’s customers.
When designing a modern wooden chalet, whether it is for a main residence for the family or a holiday home with numerous rooms, the focus is always on maximising the living space, the amount of light entering the chalet and the beautiful volumes inside. The timber post and beam construction system is particularly well suited to this quest for a modern wooden chalet style. The weight of the chalet’s wooden frame is supported by four wooden posts and thick wooden cross beams that run across the structure, eliminating the need for load-bearing walls inside the wooden chalet. This creates large interior spaces and allows for great freedom in the interior design of the chalet. Your wooden chalet will have a modern and spacious interior with large windows under a beautiful and majestic exposed wooden frame. It is this blend of modernity and the authentic charm of wood that our customers seek in Grosset-Janin wooden chalets.
In a modern wooden chalet, the exterior lines are clean and the design is light without ever losing its soul, thanks to the omnipresence of wood, which can be infinitely modern depending on how it is worked and shaped. Wood is not only a living, warm material, but also extremely versatile and thoroughly modern, offering immense possibilities for a modern wooden chalet project. Wood blends well with all types of materials (metal, glass, resin, etc.) and adapts easily to different interior design styles, from the most modern to the cosiest.
Even in a very modern approach to chalet interior design, wood immediately creates a feeling of comfort. The modern wooden chalet strikes the right balance between the nobility of wood, which immediately lends an opulent feel to your chalet construction, and a very contemporary approach to harmonising the chalet’s volumes and seeking fluidity in the layout of the living space inside the chalet. The most contemporary materials, modern design and bold architecture are very compatible with wood. On the contrary, it is a showcase that highlights the notable features of your chalet, whether artistic or architectural, in a resolutely modern mix of materials.
The construction of a modern wooden chalet naturally encourages innovation in the use of wood. Grosset-Janin has always been keenly interested in new wood materials and new wood construction techniques, which our R&D department continues to explore, test and deploy as much as possible in our wooden chalet construction projects. Today, the quest for environmental performance adds to the challenge. In the construction of modern wooden chalets according to Grosset-Janin, the use of wood is favoured in every respect, particularly in an attempt to decarbonise construction. The energy and insulating performance of wood makes it particularly interesting and encourages us to replace concrete with wood in our chalets whenever possible.
Wood for a modern interior design
for your chalet
It’s hard to imagine how many ways there are to treat wood! Wood is a raw, natural material that can be shaped as desired, both outside and inside your wooden chalet. Our interior design department offers wood fittings with clean lines and a light design for a modern look in your chalet. We offer exclusive wood designs for kitchens, wine cellars, dressing rooms, storage units, headboards and other wood fittings in a modern style suited to the contemporary interiors of today’s chalets. Grosset-Janin has its own wood production workshops specialising in wood framing, wood joinery, wood fittings and the manufacture of custom-made wood furniture. We are experts in the manufacture of every wooden element that will make up your modern wooden chalet. Our workshops are located in Domancy, at the foot of Mont Blanc, ensuring 100% local wood production.
Grosset-Janin : a modern, custom-built wooden chalet
Our expertise in woodworking and our extensive experience in building wooden chalets enable us to offer fully customised wooden products, whether for the design of your modern wooden chalet or for its interior design. Whether you want a modern staircase, a specific wall surface or wooden furniture that reflects your style, all your ideas can be brought to life in your modern wooden chalet. Thanks to our in-house design office and our modern wood production facilities, we control the entire technical chain, from the design of your wooden chalet and its interior living spaces to the manufacture of all the wooden elements that make up the chalet.
We offer a premium product. In a Grosset-Janin wooden chalet, high-quality wood is selected according to a strict quality charter, the finishes are meticulous, and the wood is crafted to the highest standards. It is thanks to this expertise in woodworking, combined with over 70 years of experience as a wooden chalet builder, that we are able to offer a modern version of the wooden chalet without sacrificing the charm of the traditional mountain chalet.
As a builder covering all trades, many aspects of wooden chalet construction are integrated within the company: design office, interior design, project management, project managers, administrative procedures. All our teams are at the service of your modern wooden chalet project, in its entirety, and accompany you step by step through each stage of your wooden chalet construction project.