ALPINE TIMBER RESIDENCE
Project Type
New Build Structural
Service Type
Timber Framing & Structure
Location
Valais, Switzerland
Duration
10 Weeks
Completed
April 2024
Project Overview
Structure built to endure generations.
A modern timber home built with exposed structural elements and clean architectural lines, designed for durability and natural integration. Located in the Swiss Alps, this residential project required a structural system capable of handling extreme alpine weather conditions while maintaining the warmth and character of traditional Swiss craftsmanship.
"The exposed timber frame was the centrepiece of the design. Noblewood delivered a structure that was as beautiful as it was engineered."
Noblewood delivered the complete structural timber frame including load-bearing wall systems, a complex multi-pitch roof structure, and exposed glulam beams throughout the main living spaces. Every connection was detailed for long-term structural performance and visual clarity — the frame itself became part of the architectural language of the home.
Project Photography
Seen in every
detail.
Scope of Work
What we
delivered.
320
Square Metres
10
Weeks
6
Team Members
100%
In-House Delivery
Full Structural Wall Framing — Load-bearing and partition wall systems across all three storeys, detailed for alpine snow loads and wind exposure.
Exposed Glulam Beam Installation — Feature glulam beams throughout the main living spaces — engineered for span and finished for visual impact.
Multi-Pitch Roof Truss System — Complex alpine roof structure designed to handle significant snow loading while maintaining clean architectural lines.
Engineered Floor Joist Systems — LVL floor joist installation across all levels with structural decking for solid, quiet floor performance.
Structural Sheathing & Bracing — Full wall and roof sheathing installation providing lateral bracing and weather resistance to the completed frame.
"From foundation to ridge, Noblewood delivered exactly what we needed — a structure that performs and looks exceptional in equal measure."
— Private Client, Valais 2024