Freiraum: Timeless Appeal & Natural Landscape Views
Freiraum, a stunning mountain hotel in Mellau, Austria, designed by Baumeister Jürgen Haller in 2022, is breathtakingly beautiful. Located at the foot of the slope and near the village center of Mellau, it offers magnificent views of the local mountain Kanisfluh.
The four-story building, with 7 apartments and a hipped roof, is clad with a natural spruce facade and designed in passive house standard. Its interior spaces open up to the balcony and the natural landscape with their large window areas, creating a timeless and clear type of elements throughout the building.
About Freiraum
A Modern Facelift for an Old Building
In the picturesque village of Mellau, at the foot of the slope, an old, dilapidated house was demolished and replaced with a modern, four-story building with 7 apartments and a hipped roof. Its compact, simple and constructive design makes it efficient and affordable to build, while its energy-efficient passive house standard and high-quality, ecological insulation of all heated components ensure low operating costs.
Awe-Inspiring Views
The building offers a magnificent view of the breathtaking local mountain Kanisfluh, not far from the village center of Mellau. Its large window areas open up to the balcony and the natural landscape, allowing guests to take in the stunning scenery.
Timeless Interior
The timelessness that the interior brings forms a clear type of elements that can be found everywhere in the building. With its elegant design, modern amenities and close proximity to nature, this new building is a stunning addition to the village of Mellau.
Photography courtesy of Baumeister Jürgen Haller
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- by Matt Watts
