This Aquatic Center in Courchevel Is an Oasis in the Middle of the French Alps

Courchevel -- a ski resort located smack-dab in the middle of the French Alps -- is largely known for its snow, but architect Auer Weber and his team took it upon themselves to build an aquatic center between the neighboring towns of Courchevel 1650 and Courchevel 1850 (FYI: the towns are named after their respective altitudes in meters). The result is an oasis, perfect for a pre-ski warm-up or post-ski relaxation. The center is built on a clearing between two mountains, so it faces a valley on ...