HOTEL TOFANA
In the demolition and reconstruction of the Hotel Tofana in St. Kassian / S. Cassiano
in Badia Valley (IT), the surrounding mountain range served as inspiration for the
new architecture and interior design. The concept of the new "Explorer's Home"
transfers the athletic spirit of the owner family to the entire building...
The traditional family establishment was founded in 1933 and is now run by the third
generation since 2011. Günther and Verena Frena’s enthusiasm for sport played a
decisive role in the design of the new hotel.
The dynamic personality of the two Yoga
and Pilates instructors, mountain bikers, ski and snowboard instructors and
mountaineers has led the new Tofana to adapt to these two athletic powerhouses: the
"mountain" becomes an abstract conceptual inspiration for the entire architecture.
The outer silhouette is aesthetically pleasing with its unique scenic entourage and
reflects the shape of a tree-lined mountain peak. The hotel acts de facto as a "base
camp" for the guest.
"From building to landscape: the design celebrates the evolutionary transformation of
an originally compact building - into a layered structural landscape that sustainably
reflects its surroundings... the house brings nature into the house” – Lukas Rungger
Interior and exterior, retreat and natural experience, are connected by terraces and
balconies, which seem to encircle the landscape. Spacious window surfaces and the
terraced structure allow light to penetrate deep into the interior of the
building. The terraces are merged by vertical elements in the form of stairs and
ramps and are drawn up like a path winding up and around the building to the roof
with a “summit cross”.
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