The modern interpretation of the dune landscape, following the architect’s supergreen© philosophy, combines maximum comfort with the highest ecological standards. “Our projects are always understood as a contemporary reaction to the creation of previous generations.” At the same time, building on Sylt means becoming part of the dunes in motion. “We designed an architecture for Lanserhof that lives in harmony with nature and reduces it to the essentials – that’s how we define luxury today,” says Christoph Ingenhoven. The beauty of the dune landscape shapes the design. The new Lanserhof hotel is part of this landscape. Previous developments in the area have shaped the creation of the new hotel: It is located on a former military site from the 1930s. In addition to the listed officer’s residence, it includes the newly completed main building, three seaside villas and a diagnostics building. Even from afar, the new building’s cantilevered thatched roof makes a lasting impression. The buildings together form the largest thatched roof in Europe at 7,100 square meters. Just as the Lanserhof clinic’s medical concept is “less is more,” the luxurious design here does not stand for decorative and superficial luxury, but for tranquility and focus: carefully selected materials, spacious rooms, close contact with nature, a harmonious interplay of interior and exterior. The color scheme is geared towards the dune landscape: beige, white, gray, wooden floors, large windows and transparent glass. The main building consists of three building sections that are interconnected on the north side. The building structure is compact, minimizing the amount of sealed area. In addition, the high level of insulation significantly reduces energy requirements. The two-story top floor houses 55 rooms, the ground floor accommodates the medical spa with its clinics, treatment rooms, reception and restaurant, and finally the basement, which features fitness facilities with a climbing wall, a spa, a bathing area as well as indoor and outdoor seawater pools. In terms of design, the main building was inspired by Frisian houses with their low-pitched thatched roofs, relatively small facade areas and correspondingly few windows. The Lanserhof resort implements a modern interpretation: The main building rests on stilts, so that the ground floor is surrounded by glass – a continuum of house and dune, with only parts of the interior space visible. The roof ridge and eaves gently undulate, the soft shapes of the thatched roof echoing the dunes. The imposing staircase made of steel and oak forms the central spatial element inside the building. It connects the individual floors, guiding guests from the garage reception to the medical area to the rooms, each with its own outdoor sheltered area. The wooden galleries carved into the roof withstand strong winds and offer an unobstructed view of the sea or the dunes. All materials used, such as insulation materials, varnishes and paints, have been tested for their ecological and health compatibility.
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