Interview with Werner Tscholl

Abstract:

Werner Tscholl stands out as a key figure in contemporary Alpine architecture. His practice is characterized by a coherent integration of territorial analysis, structural control, and a critical engagement with the existing built environment. His production, primarily concentrated in Alto Adige–Südtirol (Italy), is based on a methodological approach grounded in the reading of context from a cultural, morphological, and structural point of view. This approach is evident in his projects, where pre-existing elements and new additions are always clearly distinguished, and construction solutions are thoughtfully adapted to the specific topography and climate conditions.
In his projects — from infrastructure and productive buildings, to interventions on historic complexes — Tscholl employs spatial and material systems that preserve the legibility of stratification, while delivering functional efficiency, durability, and a strong integration with the landscape. This attitude underpins a design approach focused on typological coherence and on a notion of sustainability understood as a balanced and responsible relationship between architecture, traditions, and contemporary use.
The following interview examines the theoretical and practical foundations of his work, beginning with the formative context of Val Venosta, which constitutes the geographical and cultural background from which his design methodology has evolved.

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