Chesa Futura

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Egg-shaped building clad in wooden shingles on stilts, snow on its roof and mountains behind, in St Moritz

The Norman Foster–designed Chesa Futura ("House of the Future" in Romansch), an eco-friendly apartment building of breathtaking architectural design, can only be viewed from the outside, but it's worth the effort. What has been described as "a massive pumpkin" was built between 2000 and 2004. To truly appreciate the design and method of construction, you'll need to visit the website.

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