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Architectural Reference
Alpine Signature Residence : 2021-2022
Chalet Living in an Alpine Setting – Kitzbühel Project
Project Overview
The project entails the conversion of a historic building in Kitzbühel into a modern holiday apartment complex designed for leisure and short stays in the Alpine region. The objective is to integrate contemporary architecture into the existing regional typology while preserving local building traditions and materiality.
Architectural Concept
The project combines Alpine tradition with modern clarity. The existing building structure and roof form are preserved, while the facades are reinterpreted through precise openings, glass surfaces, and a contrast between wood and stone. The floor plans are flexibly organized, accommodating apartments of varying sizes as well as communal relaxation areas. The material palette is based on natural stone, timber, and glass: stone for the plinth, timber for the facades and roof, and glass to facilitate the flow of light and ensure transparency. The color concept employs light, natural tones with warm accents.
Key Figures
- Lot size 934 m2
- Building footprint 165 m2
- Architectural Service Phases: LPH. 1 – 4
- FAR = 0,176 , FSI = 0,508
- Total investment: approx. €2.35 million
Method of Construction
- Inspired by the rural roof form
- Vertical timber cladding
- Integration of the existing wooden balconies
Project Process and Design Concept
The project emerged from the ambition to translate alpine building traditions into a contemporary architectural idiom, while simultaneously developing high-quality holiday apartments with a strong sense of local identity. During the planning process, typological, design, and functional requirements were developed iteratively and refined through to the approval planning stage. A key focus lay on the sensitive further development of the existing structures, while preserving regional building culture.
Collaboration and Planning Approach
The development was carried out in close coordination with the client and took into account local building regulations and design guidelines. In addition to standard design coordination, the focus lay on material concepts, usage scenarios, and feasibility for permitting. The collaboration was characterized by a high standard of architectural precision and site-specific quality.
Key Project Focus Areas
Particular emphasis was placed on the reinterpretation of Alpine typologies, the fusion of traditional materials with modern architecture, and the development of high-quality, flexible residential concepts for a tourism context. Furthermore, there was a deliberate engagement with regional identity and sustainable value.Particular emphasis was placed on the reinterpretation of Alpine typologies, the fusion of traditional materials with modern architecture, and the development of high-quality, flexible residential concepts for a tourism context. Furthermore, there was a deliberate engagement with regional identity and sustainable value.
Services Provided
- Development of an architectural concept for the adaptive reuse of existing alpine structures
- Execution of Planning Phases 1–4
- Design and permitting planning, with due regard for regional building culture
- Development of material- and typology-sensitive façade and detailing concepts
- Planning of flexible apartment layouts and communal areas
- Integration of regionally characteristic building forms into a modern architectural idiom
- Coordination with building code regulations and design guidelines
- Support in project development and investment strategy
Results / Outcome
The project reinterprets alpine building traditions, combining regional identity with modern standards of living and comfort. The interplay between existing structures and new design elements yields a high-quality concept deeply rooted in its specific location. The result is an architecturally distinctive vacation apartment complex—firmly rooted in its region yet oriented towards contemporary living.