Initial situation

The North Tyrol region of the Alps (Austria) has a typical valley topography with a rich variety of vegetation. The designer uses simple lines to outline the building mass and hides it in the terrain. The space shaping and material selection are inspired by the characteristics of nature and plants. The aim is to build a break spots for local residents and hiking, mountaineering and skiing enthusiasts from all over the world. A place where you can feel nature and experience the Alps Mountain spa culture—Mayrhofen Forest Spa.

Location plot

• iSurrounded by majestic mountains

Design idea

The design analyzed the topographical conditions of the city center and the time of the sun (valleys and mountains) and designed the main areas with special internal and external qualities. This is clearly showed by the alignment of the main living areas on the south and west open façades with large expanses of glass in the southwest orientation. With the elevation to the west and the narrow, slightly overhanging building above, the building has the dynamic effect of an exciting sequence of rooms. Examples of this are the panoramic swimming pool on the south-west façade of the soundproofed gallery lounge or the highlight of the highest "thermal pool" on the south side of the main façade. In the outdoor sauna area of ​​the roof garden, the sauna with organic pool forms a bridge to the large bathing lake and sunbathing lawn via a waterfall. The retaining wall of the waterfall, clad in natural stone, separates the swimmers from the night area. This arrangement avoids mixing of bathers in the large bath (children's area), while sauna guests are not clothed. The visual protection of the adjacent buildings is designed with trunk-like arrays of trees at different heights and distances in the organic pond.