{"id":122543,"date":"2025-11-05T04:31:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T04:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/122543\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T04:31:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T04:31:12","slug":"carlo-ratti-and-salone-design-digitally-fabricated-alpine-shelter-for-2026-winter-olympics-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/122543\/","title":{"rendered":"Carlo Ratti and Salone design digitally fabricated alpine shelter for 2026 Winter Olympics | News"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Carlo Ratti Associati<\/a> has revealed designs for a digitally fabricated bivouac set to debut during the 2026 Winter Olympics<\/a> in Milan. Designed in collaboration with Salone del Mobile Milano<\/a>, the structure will be relocated<\/a> to a permanent site in the Alps after the games.<\/p>\n

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Image courtesy of Carlo Ratti Associati<\/a>Image courtesy of Carlo Ratti Associati<\/p>\n

Developed through 3D scanning of Alpine rock formations, the structure\u2019s design minimizes visual impact while reflecting the crystalline geometry of its surroundings. Constructed from cross-laminated timber<\/a>, aerogel, and metal, the shelter operates independently in remote, water-scarce environments using a photovoltaic system and an air-condensation water generator.<\/p>\n

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Image courtesy of Carlo Ratti Associati<\/a>Image courtesy of Carlo Ratti Associati<\/p>\n

The scheme departs from the brightly colored aesthetic of traditional mountain shelters, instead employing a subdued exterior designed to blend into the landscape. A red beacon activates only during low-visibility conditions to aid safety.<\/p>\n

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