Culture
Architectural highlights in Tyrol
Large platforms on narrow ridges, mirrored fronts next to historic facades, down-to-earth cuisine at an altitude of thousands of metres - we Tyroleans are simply good at contrasts. And we build on that.
...the façade consists of ceramic louvres that were specially developed for the House of Music. And change colour in the sunlight.
...the complexity of the building only becomes apparent on closer inspection. And concrete has rarely disguised itself so well as wood.
... the design adapts to the natural conditions of the exposed location with its barrel-shaped construction and the aluminium-covered roof that reaches down to the ground on the wind side. And thus withstands wind speeds of 200 km/h.
...the room acoustics are praised as one of the best in Europe. And a simple village coat of arms inspired the striking shape of the façade.
...37 old farms are exhibited here in their original construction. And traditional crafts and life before industrialisation are also demonstrated.
...the organic roof shapes are inspired by the region's ice and snow landscapes. And were designed by one of today's most renowned architects.
...the café, designed to resemble a snow cornice, blends beautifully into the glacier landscape. And a free-floating terrace at 3,440 metres is quite extraordinary.
...it was the second largest bridge in Europe at the time of its construction. And the challenging renovation of the steel structure attracted worldwide attention in engineering circles.
Note: As this is a railway bridge, it is forbidden to walk on it. However, bridges usually look better from a distance anyway.
...it is the longest Tibetan-style suspension bridge in the world. And nowhere else can a single person make 70 tonnes of steel swing.
...the steel platform rises nine metres above the rock. And is one of the ten most beautiful viewing platforms in the world.
...the striking structure of the former brewery was preserved during the conversion. And is also the centre of aut (architektur und tirol).
...the entire building stands on adjustable individual foundations to compensate for movements in the frozen bedrock. And the shape is modelled on the simple image of stacked ice cubes - which was enough for a blockbuster after all.
...everything has been made of the 45 square metres on stilts. And it looks a little out of this world.
