Hubertus Hotel

Hotel Hubertus is situated at the foot of the famous Kronplatz skiing resort in the Pusteria Valley at an altitude of around 1.350 metres. As part of redevelopment and expansion works at the hotel, noa* network of architecture – founded by architects Lukas Rungger and Stefan Rier and specialising in hotel construction and renovation – opted for stone-effect porcelain stoneware tiles from the Amazzonia collection in the Dragon Black and Dragon Green colours for a total surface area of 2.700 square metres.

One of the unique challenges involved in the project was to maintain architectural coherence between the existing building and the new structure, in an attempt to create a feel of uniformity between the old and the new. Much of the hotel was completely rebuilt as part of the work, which saw the addition of 16 new suites, a new kitchen with restaurants and traditional stube parlour rooms, an entrance hall with lobby, a reception area, a wine cellar, a gym and a relaxation area featuring terraces with panoramic views.

For the interiors, noa* opted for the Dragon Green and Dragon Black colours from the Amazzonia collection. The 30x60 and 60x60 cm (11 3/4"x23 5/8" - 23 5/8"x23 5/8")  formats were chosen to help create spaces which feel complete yet flow into one another.

However, the most significant part of the project was the new swimming pool. A triumph of engineering and architecture, the pool – with dimensions of 25 metres in length, five metres in width and 1.63 metres in depth – is suspended 17 metres off the ground at its highest point, supported by huge wooden beams.

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