Agape - Destinations

The Hotel Weisses Kreuz is a luxury hotel and spa in

the pristine mountainous region of Bolzano, Italy that prides

itself on its rich architectural history. The hotel comprises

three separate buildings: two repurposed historic structures

from the 13th and 19th centuries made in the traditional

South Tyrol style, and a modern building defined by clean

lines and alpine coziness. “The project is located in the

center of Burgusio in the upper Val Venosta, which is

characterized by mainly agricultural buildings and narrow

alleys”, explain the architects, whose main challenge

in designing the hotel was integrating the buildings into

the existing context, with a goal of creating a compound

that would feel like a village within a village.

“Since the hotel is part of the historic center, it was

important to preserve the local reference and celebrate

this dialogue between history and contemporaneity”,

the architects describe of the design. “A particular challenge

was to emphasize the historic features and artistic beauty

of the old rooms while adapting them to a modern standard

of well-being and presenting these ancient walls and rooms

in a stylish way”.

In doing so, the designers chose finishings

and furniture that would highlight the dialog between

past and present. “The Agape products chosen seem

to have been specially designed for these rooms”, explain

the architects, who chose the amorphous-shaped Marcio

Kogan-designed DR tub for the modern rooms and

Patricia Urquiola’s Vieques to blend in with the more

ancient buildings. “They give a touch of modernity without

competing with the historic architecture”.

DR bathtub, Pear washbasins, Sen shelves, Insegna mirrors,

Pic-nic towel holder

Vasca DR, lavabi Pear, mensole Sen, specchi Insegna,

porta salviette da terra Pic-nic