The purpose of the Bernina Pass maintenance base is to keep Valposchiavo connected with the rest of Switzerland all year round, clearing the snow from the 2328m high Bernina pass. It was built to plans by Bearth & Deplazes and completed in 2019.
Bernina Pass Maintenance Base
A camera obscura is installed at the top of the silo for gravel and salt.
Bernina Pass Maintenance Base - interior of the gravel and salt silo
Bernina Pass Maintenance Base - camera obscura
The Bernina pass maintenance base was awarded the Beton21 architecture prize.
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