Carlo Ratti Associati Designs Timber Alpine Bivouac for 2026 Winter Olympics
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Amy Peacock
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Summary
Italian architecture studio Carlo Ratti Associati has collaborated with Salone del Mobile to design a cross-laminated timber Alpine bivouac that will debut as a pavilion at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in February 2025. After the Olympics, the structure will be airlifted by helicopter to the Alps to serve as a permanent mountain shelter. The design features sustainable timber construction and represents a fusion of architectural innovation with Olympic legacy planning.
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The bivouac will be unveiled as a pavilion at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in February next year before being airlifted by helicopter to the Alps, where it will become a permanent mountain shelter.
The design represents a sustainable approach to Olympic infrastructure with a focus on timber construction and post-event legacy.
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