Chalets Rose Hammick Patel also contributes thoughtful essays

Patel also contributes thoughtful essays on the various countries and peoples he has so powerfully photographed

the winning designs are models of excellence and innovation in the use of type design

specially commissioned photography by Andrea Jones - one of the world's foremost garden photographers - skillfully captures the nuances of every featured tree

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Chalets Rose Hammick Patel also contributes thoughtful essaysThe chalet of today is a far cry from the original herds man's hut. Its triumphant ascent to elegant mountain mansion, frequently used as a holiday getaway by the societal elite, began in the 19th century. Its allure today is unbroken. As a place of relaxation and retreat from the day to day, chalets are being built in mountainous regions around the world. The chalet derives its charm from the combination of the architectural and the surrounding