Start house
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Project • By ingenhoven associates • Sports Centres
Alpine Start House
The Start House is an energy self-sustained, modular pavilion designed for multiple uses. A pioneering concept for temporary sports infrastructures in the Alps, it was first deployed at an altitude of 3,700 meters on the Matterhorn in Switzerland.
©ingenhoven associates / Daniel Hager
Engineered to endure extreme mountainous conditions, it serves as a shelter for athletes and equipment, incorporating high-tech, recycled and recyclable materials that ensure stability and safety even in severe weather with temperatures as low as -20°C. Integrated solar panels provide complete energy independence. The igloo-inspired streamlined form of the structure, along with its radiant silver skin adorned design, integrates harmoniousl... More