Hotel 1977
Winner
Excellent Architecture
Architecture
Details
<p>The site is located at the foot of the hill, with ten one-floor red brick buildings and two semi underground buildings built in 1977 that have been abandoned for many years. The renovation maintains the original terrace, continues the contour, height, and main structural system of the original buildings, and replaces and updates the dilapidated brick walls and roofs. The updated buildings still use red bricks as the main material, while using various masonry methods to create a richer texture of the building surface. Incorporating steel structures and large glass surfaces, to get excellent lighting and landscape views.</p>
The Jury‘s Statement
<p>The renovation and conversion of historic buildings into a hotel skilfully combines tradition and modernity by respecting the original structure and at the same time creating new, light-flooded rooms through the use of steel and glass. ‘Hotel 1977’ impresses with its harmonious integration into its surroundings and the successful balance between the existing building and innovation.</p>
