On the outside, the laminated wood and plaster finish is in tune with that of the old mountain houses of the area, and like these Casa Elva will over time weather to change in appearance and increasingly become a part of the valley that surrounds it. Inspired by this landscape, the cosy and functional interiors are also made of natural materials, with larch flooring, wall coverings and furnishings in fumé larch wood. The spacious bathrooms are laid with natural stone from Valais in modern geometric patterns. The cladding is a high finish backdrop for the black taps and fittings, all perfectly harmonising with the exposed wooden ceilings that connect all the rooms to convey that feel of the traditional mountain abode with a modern touch.