Hotel Seehof is a lakeside hotel located on a high plateau near Brixen—a town in South Tirol. The family-run business is situated by the local lake Flötscher Weiher. In 2017 the hotel owners employed noa* (network of architecture) to create a wellness center, which built upon the recreational value in nature through open-concept, panorama-revealing sizable windows, transitional spaces and indoor patios.
noa* created a pool and sauna area that "connects structurally with the surrounding landscape." The mastery of blending environments is most noticeable in the sunbathing-appropriate oblique roof top as the "green area seamlessly transitions into the surrounding forests and fruit orchards." Through installing the wellness center, the lakeside hotel offers guests not only stress-free scenery, but accompanying services to help with relaxation as well.
Photo Credits: Alex Filz
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Nature-integrated Architecture
- Develop nature-integrated architectural designs for hotels to provide a tranquil environment and enhance customer experience.
- Wellness-centered Services
- Create wellness-centered services to provide hotel guests with a relaxed and stress-free stay.
- Indoor-outdoor Transition Spaces
- Introduce indoor-outdoor transition spaces to enhance the connection of guests with nature and provide an immersive experience.
Sectors Adopting This
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Embrace nature-integrated designs and introduce wellness-centered services for hotels to attract tourists seeking tranquil and immersive travel experiences.
- Architecture and Design
- Develop nature-integrated architectural designs to provide clients with unique and eco-friendly designs that enhance customer experience.
- Wellness and Lifestyle
- Partner with hotels to design wellness-centered services to support relaxation and stress-free experiences for guests.
