Architecture! Time-honoured and modern –a selection of impressive buildings

AArchitecture! Many stylishly renovated and new buildings shape the landscape in this part of South Tyrol/Südtirol, each of them full of character and charm. From Bauhaus to Romantic, time-honoured to modern – here are a few examples A Small Gem The Briol guest house in Barbian/Barbiano was built in the Bauhaus style in 1928. In addition to planning the simple cube-shaped building with its flat roof, artist Hubert Lanzinger designed the entire interior – from the chairs and tableware to the use of colour. The total work of art has remained virtually unchanged to this very day: You won’t find an internet connection here. The steep access route is also the same, as the guest house can still only be reached on foot or by taxi pick-up. www.briol.it 1 COR THREE • Brixen • Vahrn • Lüsen • Natz • Rodeneck • Franzensfeste 5 6 4 3 2

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ARModern Romance Designed by Brixen-based architectural firm raum3, the Oberhauser Hütte lodge was constructed in 2019. The building stands out for its blissfully peaceful location on the plateau of the RodeneckerLüsner Alm Alpine pasture and its distinct style, which 2 47CORTHREE contrasts vividly with its idyllic surroundings.

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CHI 3 3 Curved Landmark The long-established Brixenbased company Durst specialises in printing technologies. Completed in 2019, its headquarters – planned by monovolume architecture+ design in Bolzano/Bozen – features a striking flat wing which soars up into a 35-metre-high tower visible from afar. The metal façade with its windows arranged like pixels and illuminated in various colours houses a customer service centre, offices for around 150 staff members and training and conference rooms. www.durst-group.com 48 COR THREE

CHI 4 Beer and Ice Cream Brewery, farmhouse tavern and ice-cream parlour – the Hubenbauer inn in Vahrn/Varna has lots of strings to its bow. In 2020, its owners installed state-of-the-art brewing equipment in the existing barn. The space now also features a gallery used for beer tasting. Architect Lukas Mayr used simple concrete, glass and wood from the old gable roof, with the aim of preserving the barn’s rustic atmosphere. www.hubenbauer.com 49CORTHREE

ITE 5 Careful Renovation The Huberhof farmhouse is a listed building and has stood in the centre of Natz/Naz for centuries, first appearing in records in 1182. After being left deserted for years, it was extensively yet sympathetically restored in 2011. Overseen by architect Stefan Gamper from Klausen, the project is an excellent example of how to perfectly blend the old with the new. www.huberhof-natz.com 50 COR THREE

ITE 6 CNew Life Breathed into Historic Walls A masterpiece of Austrian military architecture, the Franzensfeste Fortress was opened in 1838. Despite appearances, no military action was actually ever played out here and it never fulfilled its role as an insurmountable stronghold. The fortress was finally awoken from its 150-year slumber when it was renovated in order to host both the Manifesta 7 international art exhibition and the South Tyrolean Provincial Exhibition in 2009. The renovation work was undertaken by the three architects Markus Scherer, Karl Walter Dietl and Klaus Plattner. The fortress has since become a popular venue for a variety of exhibitions and events, its historic walls serving as a brilliant backdrop for displays showcasing contemporary art by young artists. www.franzensfeste.info 51CORTHREE