The project is located at 2,000 meters above sea level in the Dolomites, adjacent to the Oberholz cable car station in Obereggen. Conceived as a sheltered mountain hut, it functions as a restaurant and serves as a key destination both in winter, directly connected to the ski slopes, and in summer along popular hiking routes.

The cantilevering structure emerges from the terrain as a branching form, inspired by the image of a fallen tree. Three main volumes extend toward the surrounding landscape, each oriented toward one of the most prominent mountain peaks. At their ends, large glazed façades frame the views and establish a strong visual relationship between interior and exterior. While the sloped roof geometry references traditional alpine huts, the branching configuration and structural logic introduce a contemporary reinterpretation of the mountain hut typology.

The interior is defined by a visible, curvilinear wooden structure that gradually transitions into walls, creating a sequence of more intimate spatial pockets connected to a larger open space. These pockets reinterpret the traditional South Tyrolean Stube in a contemporary way. The building is constructed entirely in wood, using locally sourced spruce for the structure and interiors, larch for the façade, and oak for the furniture, resulting in a cohesive architectural composition rooted in local materials and craftsmanship.

A project In collaboration with Pavol Mikolajcak Architects.