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 transfers the athletic spirit of the owner family to the entire building...

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Architects: noa* network of architecture

Location: Strada Colz, 75, 39030 La Villa BZ, Italy

Architects In Charge: Lukas Rungger, Christian Rottensteiner, Marina Gousia, Lea Mittelberger

Area: 2500.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Alex Filz

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From the architect. 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 transfers the athletic spirit of the owner family to the entire building...
© Alex Filz

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 uniq...