Located at the foot of the picturesque Matterhorn Mountain, Zermatt is the quintessential Swiss ski resort. When it comes to accommodations, the upscale village is made up of a limited number of luxury chalets and “old Europe” grand palace hotels. With its hyper modernist yet warm design aesthetic, ultra-refined menu, and wellness offering, THE OMNIA is a breath of fresh air, and not just because it perches at 5,209 feet above sea level, a good distance from any smog-filled urban center.

Owned and operated by renowned Swiss furniture manufacturer USM, the Rock Mountain lodge-inspired address is anything but a folky alpine residence. Rather, it translates the essentialist principles espoused by American modernists (mostly European transplant) like Mies van der Rohe, Raymond Loewy, Vladimir Kagan, and Eero Saarinen, but with warm materials and accents reflective of the surroundings.

In THE OMNIA’s midst, one finds dense pine forests; primordial rock formations with sculptural dimensions; and everlasting ice peaks. Guest rooms and suites – not numbered but alphabetically lettered (in true purist fashion) are imbued with mid-tone white oak flooring, custom doors, and built-ins interplaying with stark white walls and gray-tone furnishings. Industrial metallic accents make all the difference. A degree of timelessness is also achieved with a common thread of gray granite and dark brown leather.

The top-level roof suite extends across the top of the building – imagined as private residences with some of the best views in town. The accommodation comes replete with a private sauna, classic yet refined wooden bathtub, and a high-performance Swarovski telescope. Most rooms come with semi-private balconies.