A new building will be built in Kazakhstan featuring a 1,000-foot ski slope that will go from the top of the building down. It would be the first of its kind once completed and will offer a new interesting place to visit while enjoying the slopes in Kazakhstan.
House Beautiful features an interesting new travel destination that is about to be constructed in the wintry area of Kazakhstan. The country that borders Russia and China is going to be the first place to host a building such as this in its town Astana. The project was proposed by Shokhan Mataibekov Architects and will be the very first residential building that will own a Ski Slope in the world.
The building will be called House Slalom and will be 21 stories high and will feature a U shape design. The slope gradually decreases in size as one goes down the building. Skiers would simply have to take the glass elevator to get on top. The ski slope will also be functional even at night, with bright lights illuminating its tracks. In the absence of natural snow, artificial snow called Snowlex will be used to allow skiers to practice in House Slalom's slopes anytime of the year.
The budget for the construction of the building is $70 million, and it has already been approved.
Meanwhile, The Guardian reports that the planned apartment block in the city of Astana will be indeed a stunning ski slope in the very near future. With the ski-friendly climate in the area, it will be an ideal location for skiers since most of the other slopes there are a long drive away from the Kazakhstan city. The new project will feature a total of 326 meters of artificial slope that will descend from the structure's roof.