Alice Studio, a group of students from the ecole polytechnique fédérale de lausanne has built a spiraling viewing platform in zermatt, switzerland. Located on the edge of lake Stelli, the ‘evolver’ enables visitors to engage with and observe the panoramic landscape in a new and responsive manner.

Composed of 24 wooden frames that serve as the structural spine of the project, the design encases a continuous 720 degree route. An uninterrupted slit travels along the tubular path, providing a framed view of the site which changes according to the visitor’s vantage point. Open wooden slats render the structure completely exposed to the elements, resulting in a viewing station that is holistically experiential and well-connected to its landscape.

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