Luca's building of choice in Switzerland was a reclusive, luxurious chalet crouched within a very restful and motionless alpine village called Saanen.
Gstaad was another alpine district nearby, more popular to the world because of its greater luxe and opulence. It was clearly organised for the kind of tourism that aligned with Luca's nature, but it featured a more palatial, exhibition-style space of living.
Saanen was quite different from the bustling Gstaad. Saanen was a haven, a stronghold that served better as a place of refuge rather than as a tourist attraction. It was tranquil, with historic streets paved in cobblestones and traditional chalet architecture, wooden buildings with sloping roofs and overhanging eaves.
