![[YCJ Studio + xiaohanqiu studio - Stratum: A Carbon-Free Alpine Bivouac - COVER IMG]](https://architectureprizecom.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/97557997/22-20193-25/medium/8ff7476b950ac8462abf5e0981871960.jpg)
![[YCJ Studio + xiaohanqiu studio - Stratum: A Carbon-Free Alpine Bivouac - IMG 1]](https://architectureprizecom.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/97557997/22-20193-25/full/8ff7476b950ac8462abf5e0981871960.jpg)
![[YCJ Studio + xiaohanqiu studio - Stratum: A Carbon-Free Alpine Bivouac - IMG 2]](https://architectureprizecom.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/97557997/22-20193-25/full/191698ffbd509b5391e01c52be1d06b3.jpg)
![[YCJ Studio + xiaohanqiu studio - Stratum: A Carbon-Free Alpine Bivouac - IMG 3]](https://architectureprizecom.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/97557997/22-20193-25/full/51f7f30de7b5160ad75f50c4d65ff5c0.jpg)
![[YCJ Studio + xiaohanqiu studio - Stratum: A Carbon-Free Alpine Bivouac - IMG 4]](https://architectureprizecom.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/97557997/22-20193-25/full/8be13a8e28d7e4ddab263af4dd1e8f63.jpg)
![[YCJ Studio + xiaohanqiu studio - Stratum: A Carbon-Free Alpine Bivouac - IMG 5]](https://architectureprizecom.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/97557997/22-20193-25/full/fc1dcc30e087bdfb5bdd3a4511d4f855.jpg)
![[YCJ Studio + xiaohanqiu studio - Stratum: A Carbon-Free Alpine Bivouac - IMG 6]](https://architectureprizecom.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/97557997/22-20193-25/full/2bf294adc306075dc3a1103f875db68e.jpg)
![[YCJ Studio + xiaohanqiu studio - Stratum: A Carbon-Free Alpine Bivouac - IMG 7]](https://architectureprizecom.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploads/97557997/22-20193-25/full/e7659f1eb2301d57caef131830479403.jpg)
Stratum: A Carbon-Free Alpine Bivouac
Firm LocationSeattle, United States
CompanyYCJ Studio + xiaohanqiu studio
Lead ArchitectYanci Chen, Jing Chen, Xiaohan Qiu
Perched along a ridge near Capanna Bernasconi, this alpine refuge redefines the traditional bivouac through sustainable design and contemporary comfort. Sculpted geometry deflects alpine winds and snow, creating a sheltered entryway. Stepped platforms organize an emergency vestibule, modular sleeping bunks, and a communal space offering essential amenities.