ALPINE REFUGES: THE ARCHITECTURE/ OF MOUNTAIN SHELTERS (HB)

These sleek and modern sanctuaries, others rustic and timeless, bridge the divide between nature’s majesty and humanity’s need for shelter, offering a place to rest and a gateway to adventure. Featuring 30 carefully curated projects, this book delves into the heart of mountain culture, highlighting refuges that have become pivotal to hiking, skiing, mountaineering, and biking communities worldwide. From the pristine peaks of the Alps to remote havens in North America and beyond, these shelters shape the experiences of those who seek solace and challenge in the wilderness.