The new building stands directly on the rocks, which were left free and untouched, 100 meters above the now demolished Vittorio Veneto hut from 1894, where permafrost started to melt. The hexagonal, copper-clad volume, towers up its six storeys towards the sky. Six small facade surfaces are a rational, yet beautiful answer to hurricane wind blasts up in the mountains. Due to copper oxidisation over time, the shiny, crystal-like volume will change and melt with the surrounding rocks. The architects combined their know-how with the experience of the manager of the old hut. His inputs led to a spacious entrance with a wardrobe which allows alpinists to untangle their equipment inside. The ground floor contains a kitchen and a large living and dining area. The 2 meter high windows let the sunlight in the depth of the room.

VELUX specialists were consulting the project from an early stage, and assured the architects that there is no need for underwater windows nor other extreme solutions. Apart from the gas pressure compensation and slight alteration of sealings, no other customisation was necessary. Following the suggestion of KUB Ingeneure, an experienced facade planner, the windows are slightly protruding the facade to allow water and snow to run off smoothly. The architects achieved a spectacular appearance with affordable, accessible materials. The only thing that increased the cost is the extreme alpine location of the house. The windows are also easy to use for the guests, as everyone knows how to operate them for airing. They have no sun protection: the climbers go to bed at dusk and get up with the sunrise. The whole house follows the rhythm of nature.