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Breathtaking alpine views await atop Iceman Ötzi Peak

At 10,666 feet above sea level, the newly constructed Iceman Ötzi Peak observation deck provides nature-lovers...

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Modern prefab retreat in Italy takes in panoramic alpine views

Perched atop a hill in Aosta Valley’s highest municipality in northwest Italy is the newly completed House in...

black mountain shelter high in mountains surrounded by greenery

Prefab alpine shelter boasts phenomenal views and a small footprint

On the border between Italy and France, a new alpine shelter with breathtaking views has been gently placed atop...

light wood buildings with misaligned square windows

Four alpine apartments rise from a green-roofed complex in the Czech Republic

Czech architecture firm ov-a recently replaced a former 1980s department store in the mountain town of Pec pod...

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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...

circular timber cabin on mountain top with northern lights in the background

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...

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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...

Red cabin on snowy landscape

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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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Alpine cable car station finds new life as a cantilevering restaurant in the Swiss mountains

The Chäserruggrestaurant is located in a ski resort within Switzerland's Toggenburg region, at an altitude of...

Messner Architects, green renovation, alpine architecture, wooden architecture, natural light, daylighting, storage space, alpine workshop, green design

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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