© Laura Egger
Elisabeth and Helmut Uhl Foundation by Modostudio
Located on a slope of a mountain enjoying a spectacular panoramic view and an amazing surrounding landscape, the Elisabeth and Helmut Uhl Foundation headquartered in the municipality of Laives, near Bolzano.
Architects: Modostudio
Location: Laives, Italy
Photographs: Laura Egger
The building foundation consists of a series of architectural volumes: a transparent glass and steel volume hosts research activities, a wood cladding volume is used as a leisure and dining hall.
Inspiration from architect:
The project aims to express the tension generated by the orographic characteristics of the site and the specific functions of the building foundation: a tension generated by the visual connections between the interior spaces and the external environment.