
Sculptural wood cabin is an alpine retreat with magnificent views
Perched high on weather-beaten mountain is the Hooded Cabin, a sculptural wood cabin with a rugged exterior and...

This Norwegian alpine cabin fits together like a 3D timber puzzle
A new treat awaits hikers in Hammerfest, Norway — perched high on a mountain is a contemporary hiking cabin engineered...

A historic hotel is sustainably revamped into a charming “alpine village” getaway
Bolzano and Berlin-based design practice NOA (network of architecture) recently renovated and expanded the Zallinger...

Prefab DublDom home delivered via helicopter as a gift to a remote Russian town
Moscow-based design studio BIO Architects has installed its latest prefab DublDom in the snowy mountains of Kandalaksha,...

Cozy egg-shaped treehouses offer stunning views of the Italian Alps
A pair of adorable egg-shaped treehouses is hidden away in one of Italy’s oldest forests. Architetto Beltrame...

This stunning hotel in the Dolomites brings nature inside
Design studio noa* transformed an early 20th century hotel into a beautiful mountain-inspired building that brings...

Origami-like alpine cabin brings contemporary style to Chile’s mountains
Alpine architecture has evolved far beyond traditional chalets, as can be seen in this contemporary cabin perched...

Century-old WWI bunker is reborn as a contemporary alpine shelter
Premica Architects transformed the ruins of a former WWI bunker into a remote and off-grid alpine shelter. Set...

An Alpine meadow sprouts on the roof of this Austrian health center
Nestled at the foothills of Tyrolean Alps, the luxurious Lanserhof health facility offers a serene environment...

Modern alpine home is built on the ruins of an old rustic structure
The S.V. house retains a traditional gabled form, but the interior and the front facade are decidedly modern in...

Tiny alpine hut is a cozy refuge in the harsh yet spectacular Slovenian Alps
Engineer and mountaineer Karlo Korenini designed the original 1936 bivouac shelter, which impressively withstood...

Rugged eco-friendly cabins offer off-grid lodging in Norway’s wilderness
Stavanger Turistforening, an association with 25,000 members that provides active and eco-friendly nature activities...

Self-sustaining Cradle to Cradle mountain hut is designed to generate its own energy
The Huba mountain hut puts a modern twist on traditional alpine architecture and comprises two main parts: a power...

Dairy cooperative renovation in Italy inspired by traditional Alpine structures
The Latteria Sociale Valtellina S.C.A. cooperative dairy, located in the Alpine province of Sondrio in northern...

These spectacular alpine cabins will awaken your inner adventurer
Snøhetta beat out over 60 other firms in Norwegian Trekking Association’s competition to rebuild Tungestølen,...

Gorgeous prefab alpine restaurant tops a Swedish ski slope
Located along the top tree line near a row of birch trees, Björk serves as a beautiful landmark destination that’s...

Solar-powered alpine prefab shows off the power of prefab in extreme conditions
After Archaeus accepted the challenge to design the Caltun Shelter on a limited budget, the Romanian studio went...

Extraordinary alpine villa in Italy is heated and cooled by the Earth
The house is rooted to the hillside near the Passo del Cavallo pass in the Alps. A suspended metal staircase cuts...

Insulating green roof keeps the sublime Chalet Solelyâ warm in winter
Perched atop a natural promontory in the lower valley, Solelyâ juts out of the landscape like an elevated fortress,...

Alpine cable car station finds new life as a cantilevering restaurant in the Swiss mountains
The Chäserrugg restaurant is located in a ski resort within Switzerland's Toggenburg region, at an altitude of...

Stunning revonated alpine workshop is bathed in natural light
The architects separated the large hall of the existing structure by introducing two parallel walls, creating three...

Monolithic Maiden Tower Contrasts Wildly with Austria’s Picturesque Alpine Environment
The vertical structure creates a visual contrast to the surrounding landscape, not only in its geometry but also...

Beautiful All-Timber Cabin Mimics the Jagged Shape of Switzerland’s Mountains
Perched at the edge of a rocky cliff, the Maison aux Jeurs retreat is elevated atop a stone base in order to protect...

Solar-Powered Alpine Hut Boasts Spectacular Mountain Views in Switzerland
Located at the popular starting point for the ascents of Bishorn, Weisshorn, and Les Diablons, the new Tracuit...

The Eco-Luxe Cacheuta Thermal Hotel & Resort is a Tranquil Health Sanctuary in the Andes
The resort's architecture is alpine and has an outdoor sitting deck overlooking the large garden with bamboo parasols...