

Part of sculptor Antony Gormley's "Horizon Field" installation in the Austrian Alps.

Observation towers create a wonderful opportunity to connect with the environment, permitting a view over the treetops to incredible vistas. Many are utilitarian structures, but some are true works of art on their own.

Photo: ISPO
Still they come, Those ISPO Eco Responsibility Award winners. here we look at Austrian ski company Atomic.

Images from Atelier Albert Wimmer via World Architecture News
TreeHugger previously noted the conversion of gas storage tanks built in 1896 into housing by some of Europe's best architects; Now, right next door,