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silence:
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Location, location, location! The first and non-negotiable demand on every hotel. Anyone travelling to the mountains wants to see, scent and feel nature. A new rhythm emerges: slower, quieter, more natural. This is exactly what the design should reflect.

Interiors that capture this special tranquillity created by tiny sounds are not just decorated — they are well planned. They do not tell stories, they leave the stories to the visitor. They are designed in such a way that nothing distracts — and that is precisely why everything works.

It is a quiet type of design. Yet it is precisely this silence that harbours a special energy.

Less excitement, more space

Escapist architecture and interior design. The art of omitting is a challenge when it comes to designing rooms. Particularly in the hotel industry, creating stimulating experiences is extremely tempting: Pictures on the walls, carefully staged lobbies, Instagram moments everywhere. What guests are looking for today is the exact opposite: a place to slow down, an escape from the digital world.

Obviously, rooms designed with this in mind are never loud. Their appeal lies in the use of space, proportions and lighting. And through everything they don't do: they don't overwhelm, rush or dominate. They create a sense of calm using clear lines, generous visual axes and reduced colours. Less - obvious - design, more effect.

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Project Spotlight #01

Hotel Saltria, Aple di Siusi (I)

The windows open out onto the iconic mountains of the Alpe di Siusi.

The décor in the Hotel Saltria is consciously low-key in response to the scenery: light colours, materials interesting to the touch, lots of wood. Nothing detracts from the landscape — the design is subtle and creates a feeling of space, serenity, and security.

Haptics vs. haste

How textures make spaces tangible

Seeing is one thing, feeling another. Texture is key, shapes and colours enhance it. Tactile qualities can determine on a subconscious level whether a room is perceived as pleasant. Fabrics, surfaces and material combinations can act as silent messenger between spaces and people.

Using fabrics with a nice feel - for wall design, curtains, or furniture upholstery - adds value to the atmosphere. Surfaces develop an individual personality and invite people to settle down and stay.

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Project Spotlight #02

Hotel Recort, Colfosco (I)

Bouclé, structured fabrics, and wood: textures are a key element at the Hotel Recort. Textiles are not mere decoration, but a central design element. They structure the rooms, create intimacy, and translate the design idea into reality.

A subtle atmosphere of concentration on the inner self, echoed in lavish upholstery and cushions.

Colour psychology for the advanced

Colours can open up, soothe and invigorate rooms. Where elegance is desired, subtle shades are best. The colour white has special qualities: it can shine, soften and guide. Grey can ground, taupe can add depth. The art lies in the nuances.

A limited colour palette certainly creates a sense of calm in a room. It allows light objects to stand out and highlights the importance of textures. Especially when combined with natural materials, a subtle sense of luxury is created. The eye can relax – and then it is only a matter of time for the mind to follow.

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Project Spotlight #03

The Walchsee Lakeside Hotel

A house of stone and light: the Walchsee Lakeside. Colours are minimalist yet effective: warm white tones, a matte taupe, natural highlights and light oak. The colour scheme does not follow fashion — but rather an attitude: with fewer contrasts and more continuity.

Textile elements take centre stage and create a cosy atmosphere despite the understated ambience.

Directing the light, creating a mood

Light is more than just functional, it also creates emotion. In ‘quietly’ designed rooms, light often takes on a dramaturgical role - it directs the gaze, emphasises areas and shapes the mood. Natural light flows, while artificial light is modelling. The alternation of light and dark in all gradations becomes a design element.

A good lighting concept is never overwhelming: it's balancing instead of overwhelming. It does not distract, but rather guides. Especially in hotel concepts based on closeness to nature, light takes on a balancing role: open in the morning, cosy in the evening. That's how technology becomes atmosphere.

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Project Spotlight #04

Hotel Saltria, Alpe di Siusi (I)

From daylight to evening light: at the hotel Saltria, every time of day tells its own story.

During the day, the windows open up the interior to nature; in the evening, the lighting objects, both decorative luminaires and functional lighting systems, take over. This establishes a certain rhythm, not just in visual, but also in atmospheric terms.

Rooms with attitude & substance

Design is not just a superficial matter, but involves profound decisions. Spaces with an attitude are created, where design emerges from inner commitment. Such spaces may not have an immediate impact — but rather a long-lasting effect. They focus on substance and not on a quick impression. They dare to be crystal clear.

Interior design with attitude also remains calm when it comes to trends. It shows its backbone — with its choice of materials, shapes, and concepts. Less a question of style, more a question of identity. Precisely what lends it credibility.

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Project Spotlight #05

Hotel Wildspitze, Pitztal

No compromises when it comes to materials, no stylistic inconsistency, no quick effects.

Instead, the design follows an inner principle. Light wood, finely nuanced colours and minimalist furniture combine to create a friendly ambience. At the Hotel Wildspitze, rooms have been created that don't want to prove anything — which is precisely why they are so convincing.

The interior as an echo chamber

A good room speaks without words. If interior design is so minimalist that it actually generates atmosphere instead of demanding attention, it can also create a resonating space. People then react to the room without even realising it.

This is achieved by means of careful composition. Proportions, texture, light, materials — everything interacts. And if you succeed in creating a coherent whole from all these elements that is not loud, but rather strong, a lasting impression can be achieved.

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Conclusion

Four projects, one attitude

Whether Saltria, Recort, Wildspitze or Walchsee: all hotel projects — designed by very different architects — show how reduction, material expertise and lighting can create spaces that are quiet yet impressive.

No staging, no trends, but a long-term asset. A feeling of tranquillity that lasts.

 We are experts in creating calm spaces and would be happy to show you how we do that: Visitto our Design Centre in Mils and plunge into our version of staged silence!

 
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