Inspirations
Explore the elevated life in the mountains. This content debuted in 2015 with Alpine Modern’s printed quarterly magazine project.
A Cabin Cluster in the Quarry
Three small pavilions connected by a deck form a summer retreat in Maine that balances privacy with a panoramic view—all in less than 900 square feet.
Retreat in the Aspen Grove
Cottage Black by Colorado-based architecture and interior design practice Studio B counterbalances the grand main house in Aspen’s countryside
The Vindheim Cabin: Snowbound in Norway
The Vindheim cabin in Lillehammer, Norway, is inspired by the classic motif of snowbound cabins, with only the roof protruding through the snow.
Geometric Cabins on the Steep
Reiulf Ramstad Architects' Røldal Cabin design preserves as much of the surrounding Norwegian landscape as possible
Monolith on the Mountain
In the Slovenian Alps, Bivak Pavla Kemperla sticks up for alpinists
Backcountry Haven
Professional snowboarders modernize a run-down cabin in Utah to access untracked powder out the front door
Minimal Design, Maximum Protection
Bivak Pod Skuto—an alpine shelter high up on Skuta Mountain in Slovenia