Atelier-f Transforms Old Swiss Military Bunker into a Vibrant Green-Roofed Cultural Center

The end of the Cold War left many <a href="http://inhabitat.com/19th-century-military-bunker-transformed-into-waterside-landmark/">abandoned military buildings</a> and shelters strewn across Europe - and there are even some in Switzerland. A park ranger found this old military cable car station deep within the forests of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fl%C3%A4sch">Fläsch</a>. After the building was rediscovered, local architects <a title="Atelier-f Turns Old Military Building into a Community Cultural Center " href="http://www.atelier-f.ch/" target="_blank">Atelier-f</a> gave the bunker-like block a new life by transforming it into a fantastic cultural center called Angebauter Tarnrucksack.

Located within the gorgeous Swiss mountains near the <a title="Atelier-f Turns Old Military Building into a Community Cultural Center " href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhine" target="_blank">Rhine</a> Valley, Angebauter Tarnrucksack was empty and unused for years.

Its solid concrete structure has been transformed and now features a modern <a title="Atelier-f Turns Old Military Building into a Community Cultural Center " href="http://inhabitat.com/wahacas-colorful-new-pop-up-restaurant-is-made-of-8-recycled-shipping-containers-in-the-uk/" target="_blank">container</a>-like addition wrapped in metal mesh that creates space for sanitary facilities and technology. 

On the inside, the original windows have been left as-is, offering fantastic views down the Swiss valley.

The interiors have been remodeled and new furniture was made using <a title="Atelier-f Turns Old Military Building into a Community Cultural Center " href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larch" target="_blank">larch</a> wood sourced straight from the forest outside.

Because these types of shelters are solid yet very damp inside, a new ventilation system was installed to get rid off the moisture in the air. 

The new <a title="Atelier-f Turns Old Military Building into a Community Cultural Center " href="http://inhabitat.com/jean-marie-tjibaou-cultural-center-inspired-by-native-architecture/" target="_blank">cultural center </a>has an auditorium, eating space, exhibition space and toilet facilities providing a great space for the local community to enjoy culture and forget the sad past.