All Case StudiesHospitality • 2025 • Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan
The Karakoram Alpine Sanctuary
Client: Hunza Valley Luxury Retreats
The Architectural Challenge
Spatial Context & Demands
Timber in alpine microclimates undergoes aggressive expansion and contraction due to seasonal sub-zero dry winters and intense summer UV.
The Atelier Solution
Engineering & Material Strategy
We engineered proprietary hidden expansion slotted joinery and multi-layer biological polymer seals on local sustainably culled Himalayan cedar and American walnut.
Bespoke Pieces Fabricated
- 24 Custom Kanso Low Platform King Beds
- 48 Integrated floating nightstands with concealed lighting
- Private dining salon monolithic 14-seater walnut banquet table
- Lounge fireside curved seating upholstered in highland wool
Project Specifications
Guest Suites Furnished24 Suites
Custom Pieces Fabricated140 Items
Delivery Lead Time12 Weeks