Set in the impressive Tyrolean landscape, in Lermoos, Austria, with the Zugspitze mountain on the horizon, the Mohr Life Resort has recently gained a new wellness space, the architectural design of which was created by the noa* (network of architecture) practice. Inspired by its stunning natural surroundings, the intention of this new space is to maintain a direct dialogue with the local morphology, culture and history. Built on a gentle slope, right beneath the hotel, the new wellness area develops over 600 sqm and offers views over the Ehrwalder Becken valley and of the towering mountain marking the geographical border between Austria and Germany. Indeed, the beauty, strength and magnificence of the Zugspitze mountain were the inspiration for this project. The new wellness area has been designed like the seating in a theatre, the ideal place from which to admire this extraordinary masterpiece of nature.
Glass visually connects indoor and outdoor environments and allows the reflection of the majestic landscape.
The ground floor contains a private lounge, a lobby with a bar, the spa itself and a panoramic sauna, in addition to the changing rooms. A scenic spiral staircase marks the centre of the building and leads up to the first floor, where guests indulge in ten treatment stages. Outside, a huge infinity pool provides the natural extension of the wellness area, just like the six boxes over the pool, which act as islands and provide the perfect place for relaxation, immersed in nature. These relaxation areas, like mountain-view theatre boxes, contain two sun loungers with different designs, and other decorative elements created especially by noa* and handcrafted by artisans.
The structure of the building is composed of simple concrete and glass cubes. These cubes, while visually connecting indoor and outdoor environments, allow the reflection of the majestic landscape. From afar, the different shapes of the building practically disappear, as what you see is a screen reflecting the gigantic silhouette of the Zugspitze, which changes colour as daylight changes. Inside, colours and fabrics were inspired by theatre stages: cotton and soft velvet are steeped in warm Bordeaux colours.
