VERTICAL HOME
A breathtaking project by Schmidt
At an altitude of 1,825 m, Kenton Cool follows the geological and weather conditions, rather than fashion. That is why he needed a high-flying wardrobe where he could change his clothing and equipment to suit every possible eventuality. We created an extraordinary wardrobe with beauty and functionality in abundance. A technical challenge in terms of creating an ultra-personalised design.
Preliminary sketches
Topographical survey of the site
Assembly of the dressing room in our workshops
Ascension of the dressing room
Bespoke adjustments by our fitters
Removal of the structure
Mountaineers carry plenty of gear. Kenton Cool lugs around no less than 20 kg of equipment. He needed a wardrobe with special spaces for each type of equipment, such as ice axes, helmets, crampons, ropes and sportswear.
Kenton Cool places great importance in the mountain and also in his personal safety. We added reinforced carabiner fixings to the wardrobe structure so that he can securely fasten his ropes.
Thanks to our Color Mix concept, Kenton Cool brought a homely yet unspoilt touch to the mountain. His choice focused on matt black and Murphy to stay true to the site’s plant and mineral colours.
When slipping on his climbing shoes, it is always better to have some sort of support. We personalised Kenton’s wardrobe with a footrest bar, so that he can get ready and dressed without the slightest fuss.
Hold your breath and discover how we made our « Vertical Home » in eight thrilling episodes. From designing the project through to fitting in the most extreme conditions.