Hotel Splendide Royal

A MODERN STRUCTURAL EXTENSION

A project on a timeless symbol of the Swiss hotel world. New modern additions were built adjacent to the old historic building, preserving its structure and original beauty.

A job on the territory which has illustrated the skills of ARTECH thanks to a concise project management. Complete drafting of specifications for management of the contracts and Works Management in an impeccable manner. Administration of the building contracts in separate lots. Management of the application to the Canton for tourist grant funding. Representation of the clients with all the suppliers and professionals involved. A functional approach to the project for a great concerted job.

LOCATION

Lugano (Svizzera)

YEAR

2018-2019

SURFACE AREA

1.050 m²

INTENDED USE

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GREAT HOSPITALITY TRADITION WITH VIEW OVER LAKE CERESIO.

Hotel Splendide Royal has dominated the Swiss lake since the times of the Belle Epoque. A magnificent building which, while retaining its nineteenth-century charm, has always kept its hospitality tradition up-to-date.

In fact, ARTECH’s work is part of a wider modernisation and expansion context of the hotel. More specifically, its implementation focus has involved the designing and building of two buildings for two diametrically opposite purposes: a relaxation area and reception hall.

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The former, underground building is composed of a swimming-pool and spa built into a slope and overlooking the lake on one side only. The lower floor contains small rooms for massages, gym and relaxation area; on the first floor, overlooking a garden-terrace forming the roof of the reception hall, the swimming-pool with a view of the lake with separate jacuzzi has been created.

The second one, on the other hand, overlooking the lake is one of the largest and most elegant of the prestigious rooms for events in Lugano. A single-span construction without any obstructing pillars, it can host up to three hundred diners. Closed on three sides, it can be opened up completely via transparent frameless walls onto a terrace from which there is a breath-taking view. Instead, looking upwards you will notice the style and decorations of the coffered ceiling in honour of the art deco characteristics of the hotel, but re-interpreted in a modern style. To finish, an underground area which joins the two buildings and contains the technological plants and storage rooms.

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PROJECT PECULIARITIES

Both buildings were constructed while the site was occupied and with the hotel functioning.

The relaxation area was designed in terms of structural size and morphology so that a block of five floors containing bedrooms could be built on top of it (always with reference to the above-mentioned extension plan).

Energy consumption for producing heating and air-conditions is reduced to the minimum thanks to the use of lake water as thermal tank. While the building site was in operation and without interrupting the traffic, two holes were made under the road and the tunnel for channelling the lake water in order to use it as a heat component in the winter and a cooling component in the summer. In this way, the work of the heat pumps which heat and cool this part of the hotel was lightened.