Alpine Architecture
Architecture in high mountain and alpine settings, covering building in snow, glacier, and climate-stressed landscapes, mountain resorts, and adaptive reuse of chalets.
GLACIER METAMORPHOSIS_Climate change and melting A
The Swiss glaciers as known as the water tower of Europe. Due to climate change the uneven glacial runoff due to melting, water shortage or drought is projected to occur more often. Also, the retreat induces a lot of hazards to the environment and ecosystem changing the landform and existing system. How to tackle the rising issue?
Herzog & de Meuron Transforms a Cold War Radio Tower into an Alpine Observation Landmark at 3,000 Meters
On a Swiss peak above Engelberg, a decommissioned military antenna becomes a restaurant, viewing platform, and sculptural icon.
Atelier l'Abri Camouflages a White Timber Chalet in the Quebec Forest
The Schnee-Eule Residence borrows from Austrian Alpine architecture to settle quietly among the snowy pines of Morin-Heights.
Alpine Chalet CPL by Ralph Germann architectes: Adaptive Reuse in the Swiss Alps
Historic 1830 Swiss chalet transformed with reclaimed wood, concrete interiors, panoramic window, double-height space, and sustainable wood-fired heating systems.
VA House in Weiler, Austria: A Contemporary Alpine A-Frame by Sebastian David Büscher
Contemporary alpine A-frame house in Austria, combining silver fir timber and concrete, blending mountain landscape with modern minimalist architecture.
ARCA mountain resort
While designing a simple body, we wanted to fit well into the natural landscape. To make the building not too simple, we added a "second layer of facade", which changes the perception of the building depending on the point of observation.
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Cross the Season
"Cross the Season" is a new form based on Vorsäß. The biggest feature of Vorsäß can be seen as the fact that simple masses are composed without boundaries depending on the mountain range and topography. Based on these characteristics, we reinterpreted the form and proceeded these project.
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GLACIER METAMORPHOSIS_Climate change and melting Alps
The Swiss glaciers as known as the water tower of Europe. Due to climate change the uneven glacial runoff due to melting, water shortage or drought is projected to occur more often. Also, the retreat induces a lot of hazards to the environment and ecosystem changing the landform and existing system. How to tackle the rising issue?
House Koritno: A Sculptural Alpine Retreat Rooted in Landscape & Context
Compact alpine home in Slovenia with sculptural form, vertical living spaces, dynamic levels, textured façade, and strategically framed mountain views.
Glacier Metamorphosis: Architecture as Climate Adaptation in the Melting Alps
A speculative alpine intervention that pairs water management systems, seed banks, and perforated shell structures with retreating glaciers.
Gaislachkogl Cable Car Middle Station Extension – Alpine Architecture Meets Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable timber extension in Austria’s Ötztal Valley, integrating panoramic restaurants with Gaislachkogl Cable Car, offering alpine views, flexible interiors, and year-round tourism appeal.
Olympic Spa Hotel by noa network of architecture: A Sustainable Alpine Retreat Immersed in Nature
Olympic Spa Hotel blends sustainable alpine architecture with nature, offering forest-view rooms, a treetop sauna, and immersive wellness experiences.
Steirereck am Pogusch by PPAG Architects: A Sustainable Alpine Culinary Retreat
Steirereck am Pogusch blends sustainable alpine architecture with fine dining and hospitality, creating a self-sufficient retreat in Austria’s mountains.
House in Surselva by AFGH: A Modern Alpine Retreat Blending Tradition and Innovation
Modern chalet in Surselva featuring split levels, skylights, and panoramic views, blending traditional Swiss architecture with contemporary design elements.
The Hinterhaus Restoration by Simon Moosbrugger Architekt: A Sensitive Dialogue Between Heritage and Contemporary Craft
A sensitive renovation blending historic Alpine architecture with a contemporary timber extension, using local materials and sustainable, glue-free construction techniques.
House in the Bolognese Apennines: A Sustainable Mountain House Design
House in the Bolognese Apennines blends sustainable architecture with modern design, integrating ecological materials and energy-efficient solutions for mountain living.
Excellent and thorough research that transitions well and rounds up the design of the project. Well done on addressing such a pressing subject, climate change.
Excellent job!
Inspirational!