Elisabeth and Helmut Uhl Foundation

Project Description

The project of the Elisabeth and Helmut Uhl foundation has been realized thanks to a restricted international architectural competition held in 2009. The building is located in the municipality of Laives, near Bolzano, on a slope of a mountain enjoying a spectacular panoramic view and an amazing surrounding landscape.

The building consists of a series of architectural volumes: a transparent glass and steel volume hosts research activities, a wood cladding volume is used as a leisure and dining hall, while the lower architectural body, on which these volumes are placed, hosts support areas for the activities of the foundation and a wine cellar. The buildings are designed to protect guests from the particular climatic conditions, but at the same time to let them enjoy the benefits created by the surrounding environment and the wonderful views. The construction materials become elements of dialogue with the history and the culture of the region. Innovative technology solutions are adopted; the structure of the lower part of the building foundation is made of structural panels with Thoma wood technology and the building is classified in Casaclima A.