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Above: Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence features local limestone along the exterior for seamless landscape integration Opposite: Thun’s studio is currently overseeing the re-launch of InterCity Hotels, which are set to feature his ‘Zero Design’ approach with leading suppliers, from wellness retreats to urban hotels. One such partnership is with InterCityHotels, a brand currently undergoing a re-launch, with Thun’s studio overseeing 12 of the properties under construction. The brand’s flagship, located in Frankfurt, is set to be the third international InterCityHotel featuring the conceptn he calls ‘Zero Design’. This approach involves simplifying the lines of objects as much as constructions, seeking iconic shapes destined to become solid, timeless designs rather than concepts catering to fleeting trends. Thun explains: “Today, the world’s leading hotel chains are asking for turnkey solutions with a recognisable personality to develop their brand portfolio. Timeless design entails creating solutions that can be replicated effortlessly and easily adapted to different styles and locations, without paying lip service to passing fads.” Another new project is Side Hotel in Hamburg. Thun’s first hotel project is now undergoing a refurbishment that will see its 190 guestrooms and suites upgraded to sensual, urban elegance. Keeping with the idea of zero, Thun applies the philosophy of the three zeros to the Vigilius Mountain Resort in Meran, Italy. “This is the first ‘Three Zero’ resort, both in its construction and subsequent management. This means zero kilometres in terms of nearness of construction materials, zero CO2 emissions and zero waste through life-cycle management in the building process.” Looking to the future, Thun’s face lights up at the mention of his latest project – and fascination – Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence at Burgenstock Resort. “The Latin word ‘hospes’ translates as guest, so hospitality and hospitals are not that different,” he starts. The five-star concept focuses on the relationship between the physical space and human wellbeing with exceptional wellness facilities accompanying medical care and treatments in a setting of unspoiled nature, just between the mountains and Lake Lucerne. He continues: “The very clever business idea is that the low season becomes high season. Low season is the ideal time for small surgery procedures, weight loss or treatments related to the body, but is typically quiet for hotels.” The 4,800m2 project aims to accompany the healing process in an optimal way and patients are treated like guests. The nine-storey, building with 161 suites, has been conceived with the lowest impact on the landscape and with highest energy efficiency. Setting architectural standards, the façades is partially designed with gabion baskets filled with limestone recovered from the excavation. The result is a perfect synthesis as surrounding walls retain the original stone, while the green, naturally insulated flat roof allows a seamless landscape integration. Meanwhile, the external lattice structure has been created using local larch wood, resulting 040PDF Image | outlandish designs of Marcel Wanders
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