{"id":444571,"date":"2023-04-17T11:22:10","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T09:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/story\/apfelhotel-torgglerhof-st-leonhard-im-passeier-italien-in-voller-bluete\/"},"modified":"2023-04-17T11:30:47","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T09:30:47","slug":"apfelhotel-torgglerhof-st-leonhard-im-passeier-italien-in-voller-bluete","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestylehotels.net\/en\/story\/apfelhotel-torgglerhof-st-leonhard-im-passeier-italien-in-voller-bluete\/","title":{"rendered":"Apfelhotel Torgglerhof, St. Leonhard im Passeier, Italy: In full bloom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As the age-old adage goes, the apple doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree. In South Tyrol, Saltaus, Apfelhotel\u2019s young new generation of owners are breaking new ground while staying true to their traditional roots. noa*\u2019s novel design and architecture evokes the vintage charm of this historical hotel while creating an oasis for the senses and shared moments.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The apple, a fruit that originated in Kazakhstan and was brought to South Tyrol by the Romans, is central to the region\u2019s cultural landscape. The Torgglerhof<\/a> lies at the mouth of the Passeier Valley, its roots run deep in classic apple cultivation culture. Over time, it became a spot for people wanting to linger, connect, and soak up the scenic views. It\u2019s here that the Apfelhotel (eng. Applehotel) was built, and it has since become both an outing destination and an insider tip for guests looking for a holiday treat and special getaway \u2013 with scrumptious\u00a0architecture<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AN IDEA TAKES ROOT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2014,\u00a0noa*\u00a0won a design competition for expanding the hotel\u2019s existing structure, which was implemented in several stages. In 2016, the main building with the\u00a0restaurant\u00a0<\/a>as well as the old barn were dismantled and stripped back for conversion. Behind the original fa\u00e7ade of the barn, beneath the guest rooms, you\u2019ll find Apfelhotel\u2019s production of various delicacies from their home-grown apples as well as other local specialties. The Apfelsauna was completed as the first feature of a spacious\u00a0well<\/a>n<\/a>ess and relaxation landscape<\/a>, which has now been expanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 2020, 18 new suites were built for guests and carefully designed to fit into the farmyard\u2019s landscape structure while complementing the rural surroundings. A special emphasis was placed on preserving the characteristic of the farmhouse ensemble and maintaining its scale. As the central masterpiece of this rural development, noa* designed a wellness area with architecture and greenery that resemble a modern lush garden. A kind of \u201cgreen heart\u201d that, like the apple-shaped sauna, integrates smoothly and fully into the landscape<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OVERFLOWING LOVE OF LIFE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The newly opened\u00a0wellness facility<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the hotel\u2019s new centrepiece \u2013 has no Northside facade, instead, it blends into a natural green slope so that the building can hardly be seen. The entrance to the new spa is a curved semi-exposed concrete shell that tucks into the landscape and is designed with a stunning portal made from old wood. Here, in the interface between the surface and subsurface, the word immersion takes on a meaning of its own. The Southside of the wellness area<\/a>, on the other hand, opens up with a glass and steel fa\u00e7ade that vanishes underneath a blanket of rooftop greenery. The steel canopy, on which fragrant jasmine flowers will climb, protrudes upwards into the open sky, reminiscent of the holding structures used in modern apple cultivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Much of the Brunnenhaus<\/a>, as the new wellness area is also called, is largely hidden from sight: the entire structure is covered with a layer of earth and plants, designed to blend naturally into the bottom of the hill and thus merge into the landscape. The spa boasts a central drinking fountain made from natural-stone and an open fireplace in a spacious lounge area, which leads onto the showers, changing rooms, and beauty and massage rooms. The indoor-outdoor pool stretches out to the outdoors through the overgrown green fa\u00e7ade and is partially framed with Lucerne metamorphic gneiss rock. The framing dissolves where the water edge meets the surrounding open space to visually connect with the landscape in an infinity edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE GARDEN OF EVE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The upper floor is an area for adults only<\/a> \u2013 it features a sauna lounge, relaxation room, and a Finnish sauna and steam bath and an adjacent terrace where guests can refresh with an outdoor shower. The Finnish sauna is a dream for the senses, with its horizontally curved wooden slats and generous glazed windows, it offers a scenic view of the outdoors and apple fields. The steam bath has a cave-like character, with droplets collected in a clay pot due to the ceiling that inclines towards the room\u2019s centre. The relaxation room offers a spectacular view of the valley through the greenery of its facade cladding. The Apfelsauna in the garden can be reached via a curved open staircase, which is flanked by the exposed concrete shell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FLOWERING PLACES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new\u00a0garden suites<\/a>\u00a0were constructed on the hotel\u2019s East-facing side: three independent buildings with a total of 18 guest rooms across three floors. The saddle roofs absorb the\u00a0architectural\u00a0<\/a>language of their surroundings and the fa\u00e7ade blends tradition with modern aesthetics. The buildings\u2019 outer shell has been deliberately kept dark in an ode to the traditional character of a barn house. Meanwhile, a wooden rhombus pattern \u2013 created as a transformation of classic wooden struts \u2013 gives the three buildings an unmistakably modern flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suites on the ground floor blend into the topography. The entrance and adjacent bathroom are followed by a living and sleeping area<\/a> which connects out onto the front terrace. Luxurious swinging hammocks with fluffy pillows, which are also seen in the wellness area, lend a relaxed, country flair. Nature and the characteristics of the region play an important role in the interior design. Wood cladding, milling, and coarse natural fibres are used throughout the entire inner decor \u2013 the materials run like a thread through all the rooms. The airy terraces are separated with an outdoor linen curtain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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EVERYTHING BUT ORDINARY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the ground and the first floor, there are four spacious guest rooms and two outer laying suites, which have a separate sleeping corner for children to play and sleep in. In the suites, the large windows offer a panoramic view of the idyllic landscape, and the feeling of living in and enjoying your own home. The attic gables are perfectly utilized to accommodate a sleeping gallery. An internal staircase leads from the suites up to the galleries, where step-shaped furniture also offers storage space. In every room, a unique atmosphere is created by meticulous attention to detail in design \u2013 with elements such as the metal banister purpose-built to wonderfully combine aesthetics and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CONTINUATION OF HISTORY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you bypass the old barn and the impressive 40-year-old weeping willow, you\u2019ll arrive at the hotel\u2019s main building \u2013 the place where everything started. The\u00a0hotel\u2019s\u00a0restaurant<\/a>, which in recent years has gained particular popularity by guests coming from near and far, has expanded to include pavilions that roll out onto the garden. Two areas were created: closed, heated canopies, followed by open canopies with shading options grouped in clusters around a piazza of sorts. The grey-brown aluminium of the canopies is designed to harmonise with the warm grey floor tiles while contrasting with the main building\u2019s plaster and wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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APPETITE OF MORE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The concept of the restaurant\u2019s expansion design centres around the principle of three rooms or \u201ccubes\u201d with differing heights. The inner decor is based on the theme and mood of a modern winter garden: the ceiling offers a unique structure on which plants and lighting can be flexibly hung. The open space is divided by loose old-styled cupboards and floor-toceiling permeable shelves. These shelves function as a transparent room divider, a presentation area for the hotel\u2019s self-made products and as a library stocked with literature on\u00a0culinary\u00a0<\/a>arts. These features create a cosy and inviting living room atmosphere. A natural spring water fountain allows for a refreshing drink. And as a uniquehighlight \u2013 there\u2019s no classic buffet. Instead, guests are invited to tuck into treats displayed on an old planning bench, while in a s\u00e9par\u00e9e, a specially designed piece of furniture with fixed and mobile elements provides chilled and warm culinary delights, and can also be used for wine or food tastings. Even the tables and chairs in the light-flooded guest-rooms defy the usual stereotype, with a lively mixture of round and angular displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The entire Apfelhotel project reflects the nature and passion of its family-owners, whose aim is to make people feel truly at home, rather than like a hotel guest. Together with\u00a0noa*, the\u00a0architecture\u00a0<\/a>was created with a great sense of integrity towards this special place, which becomes a unit with nature, ties in with its history, and maintains its own identity through applied design \u2013 where occasionally, glimpses of the apple can be seen in the surrounding nature and\u00a0design<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apfelhotel Torgglerhof<\/a> is a member of Lifestylehotels\u2122<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As the age-old adage goes, the apple doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree. In South Tyrol, Saltaus, Apfelhotel\u2019s young new generation of owners are breaking new ground while staying true to their traditional roots. noa*\u2019s novel design and architecture evokes the vintage charm of this historical hotel…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":444536,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[2340],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nApfelhotel Torgglerhof: In full bloom - Lifestylehotels\u2122<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As the age-old adage goes, the apple doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree. 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