SPA Hotel Seegarten Sundern | Studio Aisslinger

Regional inspiration

When developing this project, the studio aisslinger team was inspired by the hotel‘s unique location - a kind of „oasis in the Sauerland“ - and the personality of Olaf Baumeister, the hotel‘s chef and owner. His close connection to regional suppliers and the care he takes in the production process have resulted in only local materials and manufacturers being used in the redesign. In the architectural and technical realisation of the concept, existing and new collaborations were started with companies that are exclusively from the surrounding area.

Sustainable materials

In all areas of the hotel, particular attention was given to the balance between open and communicative design and plenty of opportunities for retreat. The design and choice of materials reflect the natural atmosphere of the surroundings. Two material worlds were conceptualised as the main feature, which are based on the lake with gravel and the surrounding forest: Terrazzo and wood. These two materials are skilfully combined and complemented by other tactile elements such as curtains, carpets, plants and rattan. The terrazzo used in all areas was processed with stones from a nearby quarry with a local terrazzo manufacturer. Local sourcing is also designed as a sustainability concept here, as transporting building materials across Europe naturally goes against the principle of sustainability and the C02 footprint.

Photography: studio aisslinger, Nicoló Lanfranchi