Ötzi Peak 3251m is a viewing platform made of weathering steel built by architecture studio Network of Architecture at the peak of Schnals Valley Glacier ridge in South Tyrol, Italy.
Perched 3,251 metres above sea level – hence its name – the viewpoint looks towards Austria over an alpine landscape.
ÖtziPeak 3251m是由風化鋼製成的觀景平台，由建築工作室Network of Architecture在意大利南蒂羅爾的Schnals Valley Glacier岭峰建造。
高聳於海拔3,251米的高地–從而得名–阿爾卑斯山高處俯瞰奧地利。
Ötzi Peak 3251m is a weathering steel viewpoint in South Tyrol｜ÖtziPeak 3251m是南蒂羅爾的耐候鋼觀景台
Network of Architecture built the viewpoint at the top of the ridge, near to the Hotel Grawand, which claims to be the highest hotel in Europe.
The Corten steel viewing platform is an added attraction for hotel guests and visitors to the remote spot.
建築網絡公司在山脊的頂部建立了觀點，該酒店靠近Grawand酒店，該酒店聲稱是歐洲最高的酒店。
Corten鋼製觀景平台對酒店客人和偏遠地區的遊客來說是一個額外的吸引力。
Part of the viewing platform has a glass balustrade｜觀景台的一部分配有玻璃欄杆
Ötzi Peak 3251m incorporates the existing summit cross. Network of Architecture designed the platform so that it would only touch the ground where structurally necessary, to add to the drama of the experience.
Visitors climb up to the platform via stairs and can enjoy panoramic views from the curving platform. A funnel made of weathering steel encloses part of the platform that juts out over the edge of the ridge framing the mountains beyond.
ÖtziPeak 3251m包含現有的山頂十字架。 建築網絡公司設計了該平台，以使其僅在結構上必要時接觸地面，以增加體驗的戲劇性。
遊客可以通過樓梯爬上平台，並可以從彎曲的平台上欣賞到全景。 一個由耐候鋼製成的漏斗將平台的一部分封閉，該漏斗突出於架起山脈的山脊邊緣。
An existing summit cross was incorporated into the platform design｜現有的峰會十字架已納入平台設計
A glass railing at the end of this platform provides an unobstructed view of the alpine scene and the glacier below.
Network of Architecture chose weathering steel as the material for the platform for its ability to withstand the elements combined with its aesthetic qualities.
該平台末端的玻璃欄杆可以一覽無餘地欣賞高山風景和下方的冰川。
建築網絡選擇耐候鋼作為平台的材料，因為它具有承受元素的能力以及其美學品質。
A funnel of Corten steel frames views of the glacier｜Corten鋼漏斗可欣賞冰川的景色
“The surrounding nature, its texture, and its feeling has induced us to choose a material that reflects those characteristics best,” architect Andreas Profanter told Dezeen.
“Corten steel has the unique attribute to change over time and it evolves depending on the environmental conditions,” Profanter added.
“In doing so it resembles the never-ending transformation of the glacier itself.”
建築師Andreas Profanter告訴Dezeen：“周圍的自然環境，質地和感覺促使我們選擇了最能體現這些特徵的材料。”
Profanter補充說：“ Corten鋼具有隨時間變化的獨特屬性，並且會根據環境條件而發展。”
“這樣做就像冰川本身永無止境的轉變。”
The glass balustrades add to the thrill of the viewpoint｜玻璃欄杆增加了觀點的快感
Slim vertical slats of Corten steel wrap around the rounded platform edge, opening and closing views to visitors as they walk across the structure.
Extensive planning and working closely with contractors was required to build at such a high and exposed spot in the mountains.
細長的Corten鋼垂直板條環繞圓形的平台邊緣，在訪客走過建築物時打開和關閉視圖。
為了在山區如此高的裸露地點建造房屋，需要進行廣泛的規劃並與承包商緊密合作。
The Corten steel patination compliments the rocky landscape｜Corten鋼質裝飾補充了岩石景觀
“Building at 3,251 metres of altitude is not a standardized process,” said Profanter.
“The harsh environmental conditions as well es the exposed building site are factors that pose a series of limitations not only to the material, and hence the structure of the platform, but also to the workers and the technical gear,” he added,
“Every detail of the platform had to be drawn out with the fabrication, transportation, and assembly process in mind. But it was a special challenge that we were glad to accept.”
Profanter說：“在3,251米的海拔高度建造建築物不是標準化的過程。”
他補充說：“惡劣的環境條件以及裸露的建築工地不僅構成了對平台材料，框架結構以及工人和技術裝備的一系列限制，”
“平台的每個細節都必須在製造，運輸和裝配過程中加以考慮。但這是我們很樂意接受的特殊挑戰。”
Ötzi Peak 3251m is near the highest hotel in Europe｜ÖtziPeak 3251m靠近歐洲最高的酒店
Network of Architecture was founded by Lukas Rungger and Stefan Rier, and has offices in Bolzano and Berlin.
Recent alpine projects include a lakeside cafe and changing room in South Tyrol, and a glass-bottomed pool that projects from a hotel in the Dolomites.
Photography is by Alex Filz.
建築網絡由Lukas Rungger和Stefan Rier創立，並在博爾扎諾和柏林設有辦事處。
最近的高山項目包括南蒂羅爾州的一個湖邊咖啡館和更衣室，以及從白雲巖的一家酒店中投射出來的玻璃底游泳池。
攝影是Alex Filz。
