Hütte Wattenberg
Winner
Excellent Architecture
Architecture
Details
The Hut was built in 1919 by the founder of the famous Swarovski company, Daniel Swarovski. The descendants decided to revitalize the cottage. The outbuilding from 1957 as accommodation for professional hunters was included in the measures. The two free-standing buildings were connected by an intermediate building. It was built as before. No plastics, no plasterboard, no vapor barrier. Just like 100 years ago, the electricity for the hut is generated by a small hydroelectric power station.
The Jury‘s Statement
The mountain hut, dating from 1919, breathes the charm of the past, which could be preserved even after the equally careful and loving renovation. The renunciation of any modern building materials and materials is consistent and certainly one of the reasons that a piece of authentic architecture could be revived here.
