alice studio: evolver

‘evolver’ alice studio in zermatt, switzerland all images courtesy alice studio

alice studio, a group of students from the ecole polytechnique fédérale de lausanne has built a spiraling viewing platform in zermatt, switzerland. located on the edge of lake stelli, the ‘evolver’ enables visitors to engage with and observe the panoramic landscape in a new and responsive manner.

by  lake stelli

composed of 24 wooden frames that serve as the structural spine of the project, the design encases a continuous 720 degree route. an uninterrupted slit travels along the tubular path, providing a framed view of the site which changes according to the visitor’s vantage point. open wooden slats render the structure completely exposed to the elements, resulting in a viewing station that is holistically experiential and well-connected to its landscape.

interior view

framed view

structural detail

approach

walk through

construction stage

physical model

details

schematic diagram – 360 degree panoramic path, 720 degree path with elevation

shaping concept

axonometric model

front elevation

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plan