Stunning Fontanals Golf Course Blends Right into the Imperial Pyrenees Mountains

Perhaps acknowledging that nothing can compete with the incredible Pyrenees mountains, the Fontanals de Cerdanya Golf Course and Social Center didn't even try. While unquestionably impressive, the design specs called for a building that would be <a href="http://inhabitat.com/peruvian-team-paints-mountain-white-to-rehab-a-melted-glacier/">subordinate to the mountains</a> which form the natural border between Spain and France. <a href="http://www.miasarquitectes.com/proyectos-ficha.php?id=24">MiAS Architects</a> subsequently managed to create a well-camouflaged addition to the mountain scene without compromising one iota of its <a href="http://inhabitat.com/chris-jordan-creates-beauty-from-e-waste/">beauty</a>.

The client insisted that the Fantanal Golf Course be subordinated to the incredible natural surroundings.

Using local building techniques and materials, the building fits right in.

Although golf courses aren't typically considered sustainable, this one uses indigenous flora.

Given the high elevation, the grass is unlikely to need a lot of additional irrigation.

Tucked into the landscape, the building also has to adapt to the local climate.

The resulting building fits in beautifully with the landscape.

Unlike some of the obnoxious golf courses in the Southwestern part of the United States, this one doesn't attempt to be super green.

Using local materials and labor definitely added credence to the three million Euro project.

This is a site map of the location. Notice how well-camouflaged it is from above.