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Armillary sphere atop the Alps | Studio Olafur Eliasson
art

Armillary sphere atop the Alps | Studio Olafur Eliasson

Ólafur Elíasson’s latest artwork is located in the Italian Alps, atop Hochjochferner glacier: dubbed Our Glacial Perspectives, the goal of the installation is to direct the visitor’s attention to a broader planetary perspective on the climate change. The main element of the installation is an oversized version of
Pentagonal cabin complex | Snøhetta
design

Pentagonal cabin complex | Snøhetta

We have already featured several cabins and bivouacs for those looking for active relaxation from Bosnia-Hercegovina [https://hypeandhyper.com/en/filter-architecture-bivouac-for-hikers/], Slovenia [https://hypeandhyper.com/en/alpine-shelters-from-slovenia/], Slovakia [https://hypeandhyper.com/en/back-to-nature-ark-shelter/] and the Czech Republic [https://hypeandhyper.com/en/cottage-near-a-pond/]. This time, we went a little further, to
Glacier's ice melt is slowed down with giant blankets in the Alps
alps

Glacier's ice melt is slowed down with giant blankets in the Alps

The nature conservation action implemented on the oldest glacier of the Alps for many years recall Christo’s land installations. Even though they do their best, the Rhône Glacier may not be long for this world. For 150 years tourists have been traveling to the Rhône Glacier located above the