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Puradies Nature Resort / NOA

Paula Pintos — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The family-run hotel with its 76 rooms and 14 chalets, laid out as a village, lives up to its name: For those seeking relaxation and sports enthusiasts, the hotel offers heavenly facilities. Originally a farmhouse with guest rooms, it is now a hotel dedicated to ecotourism. The sustainable philosophy runs through the range of activities on offer, the cuisine, and the architecture. Among its guests, you will find passionate skiers, mountain bikers, hikers, and families with children who enjoy scaling the mountain peaks.

Olympic Spa Hotel / noa* network of architecture

Paula Pintos — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

For the Olympic Spa Hotel in Val di Fassa, northern Italy, NOA designs a new extension according to a sustainable model, aiming to enhance and integrate the facilities with the surrounding landscape. From the new rooms nestled in the Alpine meadow, with terraces and internal patios, to the surprising sauna overlooking the forest, to be reached by an aerial path, this project camouflages the new, plays with the profile of the mountains, and gives guests the emotion of a sincere bond with nature.

Falkensteiner Family Resort Lido / noa* network of architecture

Paula Pintos — Wed, 24 May 2023 02:00:00 +0000

A highly successful hotel has to be renovated without losing its identity, but rather strengthening it in terms of aesthetics, sustainability, and services. This issue was addressed by studio noa* in redesigning the Falkensteiner Family Resort Lido in Casteldarne, in the Pustertal Valley.

Golden Rose Hotel / noa* network of architecture

Paula Pintos — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Architectural Patchwork. The property dates back to the 15th century and is said to have hosted Queen Victoria on her journey through in 1891. Goldene Rose was the first building purchased by the hotel's current owner. Fortunately, the four neighboring properties to the rear were also gradually put up for sale. This gave rise to the idea of grouping all the buildings under one roof, with particular attention paid to preserving the historic structure. For the planning and execution of the redesign, the client turned to noa*, which has a great deal of experience with projects in heritage-listed contexts and is well-versed in dealing with building fabric where nary a right angle is to be found.

Silena Hotel / noa* network of architecture

Paula Pintos — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Architecture that spans the history of multiple generations has always had a certain allure to it—like that of the historic ‘Moarhof’, today known as Hotel Silena. Located at the far end of Valler Tal, the hotel has recently marked a new chapter in its history that bears the signature of noa*.

Hub of Huts / NOA

Paula Pintos — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 03:00:00 +0000

When noa* designed the cantilevered swimming pool for Hubertus in 2016, the studio envisioned it as a rock stranded between earth and sky. In 2019 a new assignment was granted to the architects, the design of a dedicated well-being extension. It was not an easy task for a building that had already found its symbol in the swimming pool, yet this served as inspiration for the new project.

Bogen Restaurant / noa* network of architecture

Paula Pintos — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000

An ancient barrel-vaulted workshop hides under the dust of history along one of the oldest trade streets of Bolzano. noa* breathes new life into this space, transforming it into a welcoming bistro poised between historical heritage and contemporary finesse.

Nicolai Paris Apartment / noa* network of architecture

Paula Pintos — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

A young Italian family chooses as their pied-à-terre a flat in the heart of Paris, between the blue-grey galvanised roofs and the banks of the Seine. Studio noa* has been asked to design the interiors and help recreate the feeling of being at home. An exciting task, that deals with sensations, images, and memories.

Aeon Hotel / noa* network of architecture

Paula Pintos — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:00:00 +0000

It is a privilege to have the space to realize one’s own vision, nestled between one’s own meadows and woods, with an expanse that affords views from the Sciliar to the Rittner Horn, all the way to the Merano Alps and the Dolomites. The historic Lobishof, a perfect ensemble of an old inn, residential house, and traditional barn, is now writing the next chapter of its history with the next generation – one in which noa* has created the new, architectural framework.

Transsensorial Gateway / noa* network of architecture

Alexandria Bramley — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Architecture and people are closely intertwined and through the creation of a space, the connection between the individuals within a space is encouraged. This was the starting point for the installation designed by noa*. The concept proposes a kind of light and sound landscape, which welcomes visitors as they enter the exhibition. On either side of the doorway, a crown of structural light-beams open up, each one at different heights, visually amplifying the sequence of the 17th-century portico that serves as the setting for the installation.

Monastero Hotel / noa* network of architecture

Alexandria Bramley — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000

The monumental spaces of a 17th century monastery are brought back to life in Arco, Alto Garda, where noa* has transformed them into a unique hotel, while conserving the charm of the original architecture and its atmosphere of peace and meditation. In the garden, the spa is inspired by certain typical rural constructions, which can be found on the lakes shore.

Weisses Kreuz Hotel / noa* network of architecture

Paula Pintos — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0000

No right angles in sight here: the venerable house in Herzog-Friedrich-Straße, which dates from the 1460s, is a building in Innsbruck's historic streets whose architecture is inflected with architectural elements from a wide range of historical eras, having undergone constant transformation. Yet the distinct features of each period coalesce in timeless fashion to form a symbiosis of urbanism. In keeping with the rhythm of change over the centuries, the Hotel Weisses Kreuz fits into this pattern, providing a uniquely appealing architectural challenge for noa*.

Gfell Hotel / noa* network of architecture

Paula Pintos — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Its roots are underground, yet it boasts an amazing view: the hotel designed by noa* in Fiè allo Sciliar was extended by embedding it in the terrain, offering guests a spectacular view and the feeling of being emerged in nature.

Floris Hotel / noa* network of architecture

Paula Pintos — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 03:00:00 +0000

For many years the cosy guest rooms of Parc Hotel Florian, situated at the foothills of the village of Siusi allo Sciliar, have been providing the perfect year-round holiday experience. A unique feature of this property is the magnificent park, where you are encouraged to linger among ancient trees, an idyllic pond, and an outdoor pool. The complex has recently been expanded with ten brand new suites in a stand-alone building, which connects to the existing structure, providing both a sense of continuity and a fresh perspective with a distinctive architectural language.

Ötzi Peak 3251m Viewing Platform / noa* network of architecture

Paula Pintos — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 02:00:00 +0000

Where a raindrop begins its long journey into the sea, new perspectives appear: at the new observation deck on the Schnals Valley Glacier, and your mind is refreshed with the wide-open views. There is something sublime about this special place, right at the top of the Schnals Valley Glacier ridge, where Italy's impressive alpine landscape soars high above the reservoir below, and Austria is around the corner. In this unique geographic location, fate decides whether a drop of glacier water will make its way towards the Mediterranean or the Black Sea.

Apfelhotel Torgglerhof / noa* network of architecture

Paula Pintos — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:00:00 +0000

The apple, a fruit that originated in Kazakhstan and was brought to South Tyrol by the Romans, is central to the region’s cultural landscape. The Torgglerhof 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's 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 - with scrumptious architecture.

Lake House Völs / noa* network of architecture

Paula Pintos — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Amid a spectacular mountain backdrop lined with lush green pine forests, the Völser Weiher lake lies over 1,000 meters above sea level. The idyll here is palpable: a scenic nature reserve that offers year-round visitors space for relaxation and leisure. noa* was commissioned by the municipality of Völs to build a small, attractive swimming hut with attached public changing rooms and sanitary facilities that would complement the scenic setting.

Südtirol Home / noa* network of architecture

Andreas Luco — Sun, 24 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Is it possible to taste, smell, and feel a country? Yes, it is. With the finest nuances, noa* brings the Südtirol-Home’ guests in Antholz on an exciting olfactory and visual journey of discovery through South Tyrol. South Tyrol - a term that describes over a thousand things, was recently translated into architectural form for the occasion of the 51st Biathlon World Cup in Antholz, where top athletes, celebrities, politicians, organizers, and visitors gather. Surrounding a kind of “village square” are 10 buildings, the largest of which is the Südtirol-Home, which will be the home of guests, winners and journalists in this top-class sports event 2020, who, above all, are intended to be able to do one thing here: feel South Tyrol.