alpine architecture

alpine architecture

alpine architecture

alpine architecture

alpine architecture

Contemporary Alpine architecture delights with its incredible variety and with clear or more subtle design cues that give a nod to tradition. Here, you can explore some of the most inspiring and ingenious architectural projects completed in the Italian, French, Austrian, or Swiss Alps. These projects range from permanent homes to weekend and vacation retreats, hotels, or refuges designed to welcome hikers and mountain climbers.

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The Renovation of an Old House in Montaccio, Switzerland


A stone house built in 1719, carefully restored and upgraded with new elements that h…

House B-K


A cozy mountain cabin set against the majestic Dolomites in northern Italy.
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House in Lottano


An old stone farmhouse brought back to life with careful restoration work and wood ad…

RVTK House


The renovation of a 1978 house to create three apartments for several generations of …

Habitat R


Sustainable architecture principles and a great respect for both nature and local bui…

A Flax Hut Conversion In the...


The thoughtful redesign, conversion and extension of a heritage-listed hut located in…

The Chäserrugg Mountaintop ...


Built on a plateau in the Swiss Alps, this spectacular restaurant makes guests feel l…

The Bohinj Kindergarten


A reinterpretation of traditional timber houses with wraparound porches, this kinderg…

House NF by Didonè Comacchi...


A tranquil home designed with two courtyards and windows that open to an olive grove….

Ginny’s House: An Arch...


The Quiet Revolution of Alpine Homes: A Journey into the Architectural Poetry of Ginn…

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