The mountains—one of the contexts that almost every architect would like to build in at least once. And yet even though it's an attractive setting, the associated challenges, including, but not limited to the sheer remoteness of mountain regions and their distance from basic services, make building in the mountains particularly demanding.
We've compiled a selection of 15 incredible works of architecture that maximize the breathtaking surroundings found in mountainous areas, featuring photographs from Felipe Camus, Janez Martincic, and Anze Cokl.
Material Inspiration: 10 Projects Inspired by Wood
To celebrate the launch of ArchDaily Materials, our new product catalog, we've rounded up 10 awesome projects from around the world that were inspired by one material: wood. Check out the projects after the break...
https://www.archdaily.com/456576/material-inspiration-10-projects-inspired-by-woodEric Baldwin
Gaga / Coordination Asia
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Architects: Coordination Asia
- Area: 290 m²
- Year: 2013
https://www.archdaily.com/419693/gaga-coordination-asiaDaniel Sánchez
Restaurant Tour Total / Leyk Wollenberg Architects
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Architects: Leyk Wollenberg Architects
- Area: 320 m²
- Year: 2012
https://www.archdaily.com/372203/restaurant-tour-total-leyk-wollenberg-architectsDaniel Sánchez
Tverrfjellhytta / Snøhetta
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Architects: Snøhetta
- Area: 900 ft²
- Year: 2011
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Manufacturers: Focus, Romerike peis og varme AS
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Professionals: Prebygg AS
https://www.archdaily.com/180932/tverrfjellhytta-snohettaChristopher Henry
MTV Networks Headquarters / Dan Pearlman
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Architects: Dan Pearlman
- Year: 2010
https://www.archdaily.com/116481/mtv-networks-headquarters-dan-pearlmanAndrew Rosenberg