Facade of a hotel in South Tyrol in laminated wood
Facade of a hotel in South Tyrol in laminated wood

Laminated larch wood for the Hotel Facade. Expansion in South Tyrol

Bergmeisterwolf, an architectural studio, has designed the extension of the Nature&Spa Vitalpina Hotel Pfösl in Nova Ponente, in the province of Bolzano, an accommodation complex situated in a natural setting with a strong visual impact, surrounded by meadows and forests

One of the most significant changes made by the architect Bergmeisterwolf concerned the appearance of the facade, created by LignoAlp, which was responsible for the design, cutting and installation of the structure and the vertical paneling using brushed larch

Expansion for a hotel

The façade structure, consisting of dark glulam elements aligned horizontally and diagonally, gives the Pfösl Hotel a new architectural form

Expansion for a hotel

The components of the facade have a special processing, which ensures its durability. In order to further integrate this hotel on the edge of the forest into its natural environment consisting of local wood and to underline the main building, all disturbing elements, such as cars, which are now located in the underground garage, have been eliminated as much as possible. The resulting free space has led to a new, more harmonious and natural connection between the buildings

Expansion for a hotel

Precision and detailed planning were the prerequisites for a fast-paced LignoAlp schedule that allowed this natural jewel to be launched in the summer season in June 2017, presenting itself to customers in its new splendour. The guests' relaxation is therefore guaranteed by the fusion of nature and architecture with the simplicity and tradition of South Tyrol

Expansion for a hotel

Following an on-site inspection and the presentation of the structure by the architects and the customer, the division of nature, landscape and development of the territory praised the project and the methods of execution, calling them exemplary

Expansion for a hotel

As part of the expansion by the Bergmeisterwolf architectural studio, not only were the exterior spaces renovated, but also the exterior appearance of the building underwent significant changes. The structure of the facade, made of dark larch glulam elements, aligned horizontally and diagonally, gives the hotel a new architectural shape. The components of the facade have a distinctive processing, which ensures its durability

Expansion for a hotel

As part of the project, LignoAlp was responsible for the planning, cutting and installation of the structure and vertical panelling of the brushed larch façade. Precision and detailed planning were the prerequisites for such an ambitious schedule, which allowed this natural jewel to be launched in the summer season in June 2017, presenting itself to customers in its new splendour. The guests' relaxation is thus also guaranteed in the future, thanks to the fusion of nature and architecture with the simplicity and tradition of South Tyrol

Expansion for a hotel

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