Like Mushrooms in the Alps: A New Kind of Alpine Hut

Mushroom-shaped Alpine huts combine charm, functionality and a unique living experience. Despite challenges with local wildlife, they are popular with mountain farmers, Smurf fans and Instagram adventurers.
An idyllic sight - our mushroom hut embedded in the Alpine landscape.

Futura Alpina Alpen-Architekturbüro

Kreuzbichlstraße / 5330 Fuschl am See
Salzburg, Austria, Europe
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The Futura Alpina Alpine architecture firm is once again taking unusual approaches with its latest creation - a series of charming mushroom-shaped Alpine huts. These architectural gems are as diverse as their future users: from mountain farmers to Smurfs fans to Instagram-ready AirBnB adventurers.

Our target group is just as enthusiastic as we are. A mountain farmer remarked happily: "They're made for our mountains. Practical and yet stylish!" One Smurf fanatic excitedly announced: "It's as if the Smurfs had moved to the Alps in the flesh!" And last but not least, an AirBnB traveler acknowledged the design with the words: "The perfect Instagrammable stay. My followers will love it!"

The advantages of our mushroom-shaped design are manifold. Firstly, the wide "hat roofs" offer excellent protection from rain and intense alpine sun. Secondly, the round shape allows optimal use of space and fits harmoniously into the natural surroundings. Thirdly, the playful design ensures an incomparable living experience and makes every hut a special attraction.

However, as with any creative approach, there are challenges. Giant snails and maggots have proven to be lovers of our mushroom-shaped alpine huts. Since these unexpected guests are partly part of the natural fauna, we discuss suitable measures to regulate their presence while maintaining the ecological balance.

The mushroom-shaped Alpine huts are a testament to our ongoing quest to take architecture to new dimensions. They represent a unique style that combines functionality, aesthetics and fun in a natural form. As one enthusiastic Instagram user noted, "It's more than just a place to stay, it's an experience!"

Project
Location: Funghetto, Piemonte, Italy, Europe
Period: May 2023 - Feb 2024

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