Villa Solaire: A Gorgeous 19th Century Alpine Farmhouse Restored with Hand-Carved Wooden Cladding

<a href="http://www.jkarchitecture.fr/">JKA</a> and <a href="http://www.fugadesign.fr/">FUGA</a> from France teamed up to restore this gorgeous 19th century alpine farmhouse in France. Now a rental villa for up to 16 occupants, Villa Solaire boasts striking timber cladding that was hand-carved by a local carpenter in keeping with the region's <a href="http://inhabitat.com/solar-powered-mobile-eco-refuge-for-the-swiss-alps/">iconic vernacular architecture</a>. The original skeleton remains intact and a series of interventions have ensured that plenty of daylight can penetrate the once-inky interior.

The original timber framework was retained

JFK + FUGA restored a 19th century alpine farmhouse in France

Spruce cladding was added to the exterior

A local carpenter hand carved the cladding in keeping with the region's vernacular architecture

Gaps between the slats and cutouts provide plenty of natural light

The interior retains the warmth and character of a farmhouse

The farmhouse is now a rental villa

The woodwork is so impressive

The bathroom is very contemporary and fresh