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- Elegant alpine home celebrates natural timber inside and out Wed, 12 May 21, 12:30amExposed concrete, wood and glass define the recently completed House R, a stunning nature-focused home that puts a modern twist on rural alpine architecture...
- Breathtaking alpine views await atop Iceman tzi Peak Tue, 6 Oct 20, 2:30amAt 10,666 feet above sea level, the newly constructed Iceman Ötzi Peak observation deck provides nature-lovers with a stunning vantage point of the Italian Alps at the peak of the Schnals Valley Glacier ridge in South Tyrol...
- Modern prefab retreat in Italy takes in panoramic alpine views Thu, 30 Apr 20, 4:30amPerched atop a hill in Aosta Valley’s highest municipality in northwest Italy is the newly completed House in Chamois, a modern, prefabricated home by Torino-based design and build firm Leap Factory...
- Prefab alpine shelter boasts phenomenal views and a small footprint Fri, 1 Nov 19, 1:30amOn the border between Italy and France, a new alpine shelter with breathtaking views has been gently placed atop a remote landscape. Paolo Carradini and his family tapped Michele Versaci and Andrea Cassi to craft an all-black...
- Four alpine apartments rise from a green-roofed complex in the Czech Republic Sat, 26 Oct 19, 2:30amCzech architecture firm ov-a recently replaced a former 1980s department store in the mountain town of Pec pod Sněžkou, Czech Republic with Apart-hotel Svatý Vavřinec, a modern mixed-use complex with 90 apartments that...
- Sculptural wood cabin is an alpine retreat with magnificent views Sat, 16 Feb 19, 4:30amPerched high on weather-beaten mountain is the Hooded Cabin, a sculptural wood cabin with a rugged exterior and a sleek interior. The contemporary building is the work of Arkitektværelset, a Norwegian architectural practice...
- This Norwegian alpine cabin fits together like a 3D timber puzzle Fri, 8 Feb 19, 2:30amA new treat awaits hikers in Hammerfest, Norway — perched high on a mountain is a contemporary hiking cabin engineered to provide comfort, views and architectural beauty above the Arctic Circle...
- A historic hotel is sustainably revamped into a charming alpine village getaway Tue, 18 Dec 18, 4:30amBolzano and Berlin-based design practice NOA (network of architecture) recently renovated and expanded the Zallinger Refuge, a holiday guesthouse in the Dolomites that prides itself on its eco-friendly features...
- Prefab DublDom home delivered via helicopter as a gift to a remote Russian town Wed, 20 Jun 18, 1:00amMoscow-based design studio BIO Architects has installed its latest prefab DublDom in the snowy mountains of Kandalaksha, a ski town in northeastern Russia...
- Cozy egg-shaped treehouses offer stunning views of the Italian Alps Tue, 10 Oct 17, 7:30pmA pair of adorable egg-shaped treehouses is hidden away in one of Italy’s oldest forests. Architetto Beltrame Claudio designed these dreamy retreats, called Pigna, that overlook stunning views of the Italian Alps. Inspired...
- This stunning hotel in the Dolomites brings nature inside Mon, 3 Apr 17, 6:00pmDesign studio noa* transformed an early 20th century hotel into a beautiful mountain-inspired building that brings nature indoors. Surrounded by the snow-capped Dolomites, the Tofana Hotel 'Explorer's Home' enjoys a quiet...
- Origami-like alpine cabin brings contemporary style to Chile's mountains Wed, 22 Mar 17, 7:43pmAlpine architecture has evolved far beyond traditional chalets, as can be seen in this contemporary cabin perched high above in Chile's Valparaíso Region...
- Self-sustaining Cradle to Cradle mountain hut is designed to generate its own energy Wed, 15 Jun 16, 7:49pmThe Huba mountain hut puts a modern twist on traditional alpine architecture and comprises two main parts: a power module and a living module. In case of damage, each module can be separated and repaired independently. The...
- Dairy cooperative renovation in Italy inspired by traditional Alpine structures Mon, 6 Jun 16, 3:00pmThe Latteria Sociale Valtellina S.C.A. cooperative dairy, located in the Alpine province of Sondrio in northern Italy, will receive a modern makeover rooted in the cultural and historical context of the region. The winning...
- These spectacular alpine cabins will awaken your inner adventurer Tue, 22 Mar 16, 12:30amSnøhetta beat out over 60 other firms in Norwegian Trekking Association’s competition to rebuild Tungestølen, which had offered shelter and panoramic views to hikers for over a century...