messner architects designs a sculptural viewpoint in dolomites

in order to enhance the value and popularity of the dolomites, the fondazione dolomiti has commissioned messner architects to create architectonic, landscaping and graphic standards for viewpoints at the world heritage site dolomites UNESCO. considering the highly sensible surroundings of this alpine region, the landscape is transformed, instead of adding discrete pieces to it. by cutting the soil and raising it, a platform is created, which partly floats above the ground.

all photos by oliver jaist

the outer perimeter of messner’s structure is made of steel and filled with rubble collected on the site. a small canyon leads to a circular opening in the center of the platform, where information is listed.

a circular index made of stainless steel shows the surrounding summits. the architects added more information about the surrounding landscape and the geology of the dolomites to the outer skirt of the plate

project info:

client: comune di s. cristina in val gardena

structural analysis: ing. rodolfo senoner

photography: oliver jaist