Altihut
Brief
At 3,014 meters above sea level, AltiHut stands as more than a mountain refuge. It is a statement of responsibility, vision, and care for the planet. Conceived as Georgia’s first sustainable high-altitude destination, it challenges the idea of adventure tourism by uniting comfort, awareness, and respect for nature. Every element, delivered by helicopter and powered by the sun, reflects a belief that hospitality can exist in balance with the environment. AltiHut redefines shelter as a place where joy and responsibility meet.
Continuing this philosophy, the new AltiHut Cottages introduce a more personal way to experience the mountain. Designed for families and small groups, each unit provides a quiet retreat that expands the main hut’s ecosystem while remaining fully integrated with the landscape. The layout is simple and compact, with a small room for children, a central living area, and an open mezzanine bedroom that faces the horizon.
The architectural idea follows STIPFOLD’s language of purity and restraint. A continuous shell of fiber concrete forms the exterior, shaped to feel as if it has always been there. Inside, natural wood defines the atmosphere, balancing warmth with simplicity. The large glass opening turns the surrounding landscape into the main element of the interior, so the view itself becomes part of the design.
Each cottage is conceived as a continuation of nature rather than an object placed within it. The fiber concrete exterior will age and merge with the terrain, while the interior remains calm and enduring. The result is a space that fades into its surroundings, offering a rare kind of silence and clarity, where architecture serves only to frame the presence of the mountain itself.
Project Team
Beka Pkhakadze / George Bendelava / Nini Komurjishvili / Luka Chiteishvili / Nikusha Kharabadze
Location
Stepantsminda / Georgia
Type
Hotel
Area
50 m²
Year
2025
Status
Design Development
A continuous shell of fiber concrete forms the exterior, shaped to feel as if it has always been there.
The large glass opening turns the surrounding landscape into the main element of the interior, so the view itself becomes part of the design.