2025.11 alpine hut southern alps

remote tourist accommodation - southern alps

undertaken by crispin schurr while employed as design architect at labworks / pca

programme

• 210m² floor area

• bunk room + suite accommodation / ablutions / common area / outdoor covered deck areas

• ability to secure common areas when not in use

• form related to bird conservation undertaken on site

issues

• remote location at high altitude

• unoccupied for periods of time over winter

• sub zero temperatures for extended periods

• services to be self contained

solutions

• individual small building blocks located under single sheltering roof

• lightweight timber construction for transport to site

• low maintenance services design

• large eaves for weather protection and outdoor space used in inclement weather

• wing form of roof evoking flight metaphor

• sliding slatted screens able to be closed to secure building when not occupied

status

• construction