Design: The tower on the Julier Pass reflects the structure of theatres of the past two millennia; it cites the Greek theatre, the Roman amphitheatre, Shakespeare's stage and Baroque theatre boxes. The extreme verticality of the stage space, its location in an archaic landscape and the natural play of light inside makes the tower a unique building in the European tradition of theatre building. Nature enters into a direct dialogue with the action on stage. The tower was opened in 2017; it is scheduled to be dismantled in 2020. The construction work was carried out in compliance with nature protection requirements, and passenger transport to the building is provided in the form of public transport.
Wood: The high wind forces on the pass required a rigid panel structure. In addition, one layer of the outer skin could be omitted. All building elements could be reused. The building has made a significant contribution to innovation support for local companies (timber construction, building technology, heating system, transport).
Energy: The tower is unheated but can be heated with gas heating during the theatre's operating hours. The use of renewable energy sources has also been tested in advance, but due to the high altitude only a low level of efficiency would be achieved.
