Hidden deep within the Georgia mountain landscape, nearly 3,000 meters above sea level, sits a quietly remarkable high-altitude cottage designed to feel more like nature than architecture. Created by Tbilisi-based Studio Stipfold, the AltiHut Cottage is envisioned as Georgia’s first sustainable retreat of its kind—and it shows.
From the outside, the cottage’s minimalist concrete shell blends effortlessly into the rocky terrain. Inside, a floor-to-ceiling window opens the space straight onto sweeping mountain views, blurring the boundary between shelter and landscape. It’s the kind of place where the mountains don’t feel distant—they feel like part of the room.
The interior of the high-altitude cottage is intentionally simple and calm. Natural wood finishes and organic materials soften the space, offering warmth without distraction. Everything feels carefully considered, designed to complement the rugged Georgia mountain landscape rather than compete with it.
Sustainability sits at the heart of the project. The AltiHut Cottage will be transported by helicopter to reduce environmental impact and powered by solar energy. Designed for families and small groups, it encourages a slower, more mindful approach to adventure tourism. Studio Stipfold describes it best: not an object placed in nature, but a continuation of it.
As it weathers over time, the cottage will fade even further into its surroundings—leaving behind silence, simplicity, and an unforgettable mountain retreat. 🏔️
