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werner tscholl. architekt: granat


'granat' by werner tscholl. architekt, moos, stuls, italy
images courtesy of werner tscholl. architekt


perched upon a rocky cliff overlooking the village of moos, italy, 'granat' is an observation platform and exhibition space
by italian practice werner tscholl. architekt. with sweeping views of the passeiertal valley, the pair of structures
are derived from the geologic formations which produced the encompassing tyrolean landscape.

visitors takes a break from their mountain drive on the 'moos im passeier' to enter the garnet red steel framework which
envelopes a viewing platform. connected via a wooden bridge, a windowless geometric unit contains the exhibition space.
the interior surface of the large concrete facets are used to display information about the highest waterfall in south tyrol
and other relevant sites to see in the area.



accessed from the mountain road



an open cage forms the observation platform and the adjacent enclosed unit contains exhibits and information



the faceted structure responds to the surrounding mountains



garnet red framing contrasts the green vegetation



information displays



view from below



view of the observation deck from the nearby village of moos



illuminated at night to herald its presence to passing motorists



at night

lauren db
12.20.11  
1
so trashy this objekt . destructig the nature feeling. why this archtiekts wana destruct aslways the places with their ego works.
the mountains become like the disney world.
stay tuned   12.20.11
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