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Alpine Start House, Ski World Cup, Matterhorn, Zermatt
Alpine Start House, Ski World Cup, Matterhorn, Zermatt
Zermatt, Switzerland
Finalist, 2025 A+Awards, Commercial - Pop-Ups and Temporary
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Alpine Start House, Ski World Cup, Matterhorn, Zermatt
Zermatt, Switzerland
Finalist, 2025 A+Awards, Commercial - Pop-Ups and Temporary
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2023
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
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The Start House is an energy self-sustained, modular pavilion designed for multiple uses. A pioneering concept for temporary sports infrastructures in the Alps, it was first deployed at an altitude of 3,700 meters on the Matterhorn in Switzerland.
Engineered to endure extreme mountainous conditions, it serves as a shelter for athletes and equipment, incorporating high-tech, recycled and recyclable materials that ensure stability and safety even in severe weather with temperatures as low as -20°C. Integrated solar panels provide complete energy independence. The igloo-inspired streamlined form of the structure, along with its radiant silver skin adorned design, integrates harmoniously within the sparkling icy surroundings, minimizing visual disruption.
The altitude and remote location necessitated a lightweight, easily transportable structure that blends into the snow-covered landscape, leaving no trace on the glacier. Constructed from PVC-free, reprocessable, dual-wall inflatable cushions connected by durable threads, the pavilion weighs only 600 kilograms and can be packed into four compact boxes for effortless transport. When pressurized, its robust frame withstands wind speeds of up to 200 km/h, ensuring resilience in even the harshest conditions. Stabilized by straps and 22 screws drilled 1,6 meters into the ice, it is easily demountable - ephemeral and non-intrusive.
A renewable energy system powers the Start House, significantly lowering its operational carbon footprint. The pavilion is equipped with 40 solar panels capable of generating 11 kilowatt-peak (kWp) of power, supplying the necessary electricity for internal monitors, starting equipment, and lighting. These panels are mounted on separate mats that can be easily attached and detached.
Combining self-sufficiency through solar energy with eco-friendly, repurposable materials, the Start House reduces waste, facilitates reuse, and eliminates the need for external power infrastructure. As part of the "snowstainability" initiative, it preserves the pristine alpine landscape while inspiring greater awareness of sustainability in snow sports, encouraging efforts to protect these environments for future generations.
Engineered to endure extreme mountainous conditions, it serves as a shelter for athletes and equipment, incorporating high-tech, recycled and recyclable materials that ensure stability and safety even in severe weather with temperatures as low as -20°C. Integrated solar panels provide complete energy independence. The igloo-inspired streamlined form of the structure, along with its radiant silver skin adorned design, integrates harmoniously within the sparkling icy surroundings, minimizing visual disruption.
The altitude and remote location necessitated a lightweight, easily transportable structure that blends into the snow-covered landscape, leaving no trace on the glacier. Constructed from PVC-free, reprocessable, dual-wall inflatable cushions connected by durable threads, the pavilion weighs only 600 kilograms and can be packed into four compact boxes for effortless transport. When pressurized, its robust frame withstands wind speeds of up to 200 km/h, ensuring resilience in even the harshest conditions. Stabilized by straps and 22 screws drilled 1,6 meters into the ice, it is easily demountable - ephemeral and non-intrusive.
A renewable energy system powers the Start House, significantly lowering its operational carbon footprint. The pavilion is equipped with 40 solar panels capable of generating 11 kilowatt-peak (kWp) of power, supplying the necessary electricity for internal monitors, starting equipment, and lighting. These panels are mounted on separate mats that can be easily attached and detached.
Combining self-sufficiency through solar energy with eco-friendly, repurposable materials, the Start House reduces waste, facilitates reuse, and eliminates the need for external power infrastructure. As part of the "snowstainability" initiative, it preserves the pristine alpine landscape while inspiring greater awareness of sustainability in snow sports, encouraging efforts to protect these environments for future generations.
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