Project Structure:

The SKYWAY project includes three main stations: Courmayeur (1,300 m), Pavillon (2,173 m) and Punta Helbronner (3,466 m), connected by a cable car that transports visitors and mountain enthusiasts through a landscape of incomparable beauty. Each station is designed to blend harmoniously with its natural surroundings and optimize the user experience.

Materials and Technologies Employed:

The materials chosen for the facades of SKYWAY stations are primarily glass and steel, selected for their durability, resistance to extreme weather conditions, and insulating properties. Glass, the predominant element, is a laminated and tempered type, capable of withstanding heavy snow and wind loads, as well as providing UV protection.

In terms of façade engineering, priority was given to thermal insulation and energy efficiency. The glazing benefits from a low-emissivity treatment that helps reduce heat loss and maintain a comfortable environment inside the stations, minimizing the use of artificial heating systems.

Design and Integration into the Landscape:

From an aesthetic point of view, facades play a crucial role in integrating the project into the alpine environment. The transparency of the glass allows a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, creating a visual dialogue between interior and exterior. The use of steel, with its reflective finishes, adds an appearance of modernity and technology, while camouflaging the structures with the color of the rocks and glaciers. The theme of environmental sustainability was central to all phases of design and construction of the SKYWAY stations. The solutions adopted for the facades aim to optimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact, in line with the most advanced sustainable building regulations.