Set within the historic alpine landscape of Ponte di Legno, the project introduces new mountain stations and an alpine hut along the Valbione–Corno d’Aola–Angelo axis, reaching up to 2.200 meters above sea level. The intervention builds upon the long-standing relationship between infrastructure, tourism, and alpine settlement patterns that have shaped the area since the early development of mountain mobility.

The project replaces two existing ski lifts with a single continuous gondola system, establishing a clear and legible vertical connection from the valley floor to the Angelo summit. Rather than treating infrastructure as a purely technical element, the new system is conceived as a sequence of architectural moments embedded within the landscape.

The lift stations are designed as lightweight wooden structures, sharing a coherent architectural language rooted in local construction traditions. References to regional alpine typologies—roof geometries, material stratification, and structural clarity—are reinterpreted through a contemporary approach that emphasizes precision, lightness, and material honesty.

Each station responds to its specific context, aligning with existing buildings and topography. At the summit, the alpine hut becomes the central architectural element: a place of arrival, shelter, and gathering that reinforces the connection between altitude, landscape, and human presence. The project frames infrastructure not as an object, but as part of a broader cultural and territorial continuity.