Alpine Refuges: The Architecture and Culture of Mountain Shelters pays tribute to alpine refuges as icons of resilience, architectural ingenuity and harmony between humankind and the high-mountain landscape.

From avant-garde examples of contemporary architecture to traditional wooden and stone huts, these structures act as bridges between the untamed majesty of the peaks and the essential need for warmth, rest and shelter from the elements.

Through a carefully curated selection of thirty residential and hospitality projects spread across the Alps, North America and other remote mountain ranges around the world, the book delves into the culture of mountaineering, skiing, hiking and outdoor living.

Supported by visually striking photography and narratives that capture the atmosphere of each location, this book offers an inspiring insight into the intersections between sustainable design, survival and the vastness of nature.

Key features:

• Format: Full-colour hardback.
• Pages: 256 pages.
• Language: English.