The Making of Alpine Architecture: Media, Awards, and Exhibitions in Vorarlberg and Grisons (JOVIS research, 9)

Tempestini, Matteo (Author)

ISBN 10: 3986122850 / ISBN 13: 9783986122850

Published by JOVIS, 2026

192 pages. 8.67x6.50x8.66 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __3986122850

Synopsis:

What makes some regional architecture more famous than others? The Making of Alpine Architecture investigates the cultural construction behind contemporary Alpine architecture, exploring the events, publications, and buildings that have shaped architectural discourse on an international scale. With a particular focus on the Austrian Vorarlberg and the Swiss Grisons, the book examines the underlying dynamics and traces how shifts in architectural criticism from the late 1980s onward have fostered a new cultural image of the Alps. By weaving together historiography and detailed case studies, it reveals how strategic cultural interventions not only shaped regional identity but also influenced the quality and reception of architecture far beyond the mountains.

• Examines Alpine architecture and its global reception
• Merges cultural theory with case studies including works by Peter Zumthor, Valerio Olgiati, Gion A. Caminada, and others
• Identifies strategies to strengthen regional architectural identity and quality

About the Authors:

Matteo Tempestini ist Architekt und promovierter Wissenschaftler. Er arbeitet als wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter im Masterplan-Team am Politecnico di Torino, ist Mitglied des Istituto di Architettura Montana sowie der Redaktionsleitung der Zeitschrift Archalp. Sein Forschungsschwerpunkt liegt auf Architekturkritik und Baukultur.

Matteo Tempestini is an architect and PhD, research fellow with the Masterplan Team at Politecnico di Torino, where he is also a member of the Institute of Mountain Architecture and the editorial board of the journal Archalp. His main research focus is architectural criticism and culture.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Making of Alpine Architecture: Media, ...
Publisher: JOVIS
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New