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.
María Francisca González
Architect, photographer, and curator. https://www.instagram.com/m.gonzalezreginato/
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Kimball Residence / in situ studio
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Architects: in situ studio
- Area: 2843 ft²
- Year: 2018
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Professionals: Lysaght & Associates
https://www.archdaily.com/929316/kimball-residence-in-situ-studioMaría Francisca González
The CLT House / KAWA DESIGN GROUP Architecture
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Architects: KAWA DESIGN GROUP Architecture
- Area: 267 m²
- Year: 2016
https://www.archdaily.com/929080/the-clt-house-kawa-design-group-architectureMaría Francisca González
Step Level House / OFIS Architects
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Architects: OFIS Architects
- Area: 385 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Eldata, Projecta, Vavtar Enginering
https://www.archdaily.com/928203/step-level-house-ofis-architectsMaría Francisca González
0219 GHTK Interior Office / iplus Architecture
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Architects: iplus Architecture
- Area: 670 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Inneri interior, Nam Thanh
https://www.archdaily.com/928201/0219-ghtk-interior-office-iplus-architectureMaría Francisca González
Administration & Health Sciences Building / Perkins and Will
https://www.archdaily.com/927837/administration-and-health-sciences-building-perkins-plus-willMaría Francisca González
Greifswalder Office Building / Tchoban Voss Architekten
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Architects: Tchoban Voss Architekten
- Area: 2100 m²
- Year: 2019
https://www.archdaily.com/927775/greifswalder-office-building-tchoban-voss-architektenMaría Francisca González
Vallée du Parc Residence / Chevalier Morales Architectes
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Architects: Chevalier Morales Architectes
- Area: 434 m²
- Year: 2015
https://www.archdaily.com/927771/vallee-du-parc-residence-chevalier-morales-architectesMaría Francisca González
A Restorative Rural Retreat for Sartfell / Foster Lomas
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Architects: Foster Lomas
- Area: 300 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Berg Bespoke, Cavendish Equipment, Deutsche FOAMGLAS®, Lloyds Heating Design, Lumi, +6
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Professionals: Manx Wildlife Trust, Organic Construction Solutions, XCO2, Conisbee
https://www.archdaily.com/927763/a-restorative-rural-retreat-for-sartfell-foster-lomasMaría Francisca González
Bang&Olufsen Pop-Up Store Kyoto / Yusuke Seki
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Architects: Yusuke Seki
- Year: 2019
https://www.archdaily.com/927342/bang-and-olufsen-pop-up-store-kyoto-yusuke-sekiMaría Francisca González
University of South Australia’s Pridham Hall / Snøhetta + JPE Design Studio + Jam Factory
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Architects: JPE Design Studio, Jam Factory, Snøhetta
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Fytogreen
https://www.archdaily.com/926650/university-of-south-australias-pridham-hall-snohetta-plus-jpe-design-studio-plus-jam-factoryMaría Francisca González
Avling Kitchen & Brewery / LAMAS
https://www.archdaily.com/926496/avling-kitchen-and-brewery-lamasMaría Francisca González
Hongje Community Center / Simplex Architecture
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Architects: Simplex Architecture
- Area: 194 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: DuraVent
https://www.archdaily.com/925737/hongje-community-center-simplex-architectureMaría Francisca González
The Renovation of Sriwara Office / FATTSTUDIO
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Architects: FATTSTUDIO
- Area: 490 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: Supanna Chanpensri with Truelight CO.Ltd, WAWARA design
https://www.archdaily.com/925731/the-renovation-of-sriwara-office-fattstudioMaría Francisca González
Odunpazari Modern Art Museum / Kengo Kuma & Associates
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Architects: Kengo Kuma & Associates
- Area: 3582 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Jansen
https://www.archdaily.com/924542/odunpazari-modern-art-museum-kengo-kuma-and-associatesMaría Francisca González
Lantern Studio / Surman Weston
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Architects: Surman Weston
- Year: 2015
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Professionals: Structure Workshop
https://www.archdaily.com/924418/lantern-studio-surman-westonMaría Francisca González