As envisioned by the Natural Parks Administration, unique and identifiable buildings will be realized in individual strategically important locations in the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site area. The Kreuzbergpass, at 1,636 meters above sea level, is the easternmost gateway to the nature park, making it an important starting point for many hikes and other mountain leisure activities.

The Service Building Kreuzbergpass was designed by Italian studio Pedevilla ArchitectsWilleit Architektur to host a variety of services, For example, it provides information on hiking trails, alpine lodges, nature and UNESCO World Heritage sites, while providing shelter from rain and snow.

Shaped like a mountain peak, the building forms a close connection with the surrounding "mountain Sundial", which coincides with the position of the sun on the winter solstice. The steep and tall gabled roof of the service building, like a mountain, intersects the street at an Angle that enhances visibility from afar, making the new building an important landmark and pointing point. Due to its low ceiling, when approached, the structure seems to reduce its impact on its appearance, emphasizing its function as a service building.

Two passages enter from the long side: the larger one houses an exhibition space and an information kiosk, while the smaller passage leads to the sanitary facilities and public Spaces. The outer walls are made of white exposed concrete from local dolomite, while the inner core is made of hand-cut larch wood. Amber glass elements connect the two materials, concrete and wood, and their appearance is reminiscent of larch resin. Through the combination of these natural materials and skilled craftsmanship, the building offers a sense of security and value even in such a harsh environment.