Meadow houses

New exclusive living spaces complement the historic rooms of the Zirmerhof.A linear maisonette and a small rounded pavilion. Two discreet structures lying on the lawn in front of the historic courtyard. Two minimal structures that do not interfere with the view of the landscape from the terrace and the other rooms. The desire to add very special spaces for the traveller. Two simple buildings, with rounded lines, covered with wooden shingles, two templates reminiscent of historic hay barns, which fit harmoniously into the context. Shingles, therefore, to emphasise the attention to traditions that distinguishes the Zirmerhof from others. Sizes and texture of the materials are worked out with local craftsmen.Generous openings to admire the landscape with windows from the good old, classic times on the mountain. Arcades with round wooden arches to catch up with the other historic buildings. Furnishings that reflect the character of the local tradition.Two silent sculptures in the landscape.From November 2019 to the end of June 2020, the houses of the meadow were built.

"The spirit of the Zirmerhof is truly unique. It may be the position, the landscape, the building itself, or it may be the air, the furniture and the furnishings, everything has its own character that only exists there, on this mountain and with this view of the Adige Valley. But the valley is not seen, the Adige is not seen, the towns that populate it are not seen! And yet it is right down there! But the hand position leads the view further, out to the mountain ranges, to the peaks of the Dolomites, which are covered with snow for most of the year.You visit the Zirmerhof to be inspired. Everything there is inspiration. Outside and inside the forest, outside and inside the restaurant, outside and inside the hotel, wherever the eye rests, the spirit rests, regenerates and recovers. It is enough to let go and everything recomposes itself harmoniously. Nothing is static or has a lethargic effect, but it is dynamic with a soothing revitalising result.All the details from nature are combined with the details of the architecture, which, despite ancient origins, has maintained its noble beauty and authentic simplicity over the years, effortlessly integrating all the necessary technological adaptations.Today, two small buildings are added, right next to the entrance under the restaurant terrace. They are two entirely wooden objects expressly designed not to obstruct the view and to 'furnish' the lawn that stretches towards the valley. They have a round roof, without edges or peaks, with a delicate coating of larch shingles.The rooms are on the ground floor, with direct access to the lawn, and on the first floor, which is directly accessible from the paved forecourt, as it has been over the centuries. The first floor is also the attic at the same time, just as it is in the old stables, downstairs are the cows and upstairs is the stable.Everything is made of wood and everything has been explicitly designed with a great sensitivity to the place, from the doors to the windows, from the walls with the curved profile to the furniture. Everything echoes the old philosophy of the Zirmerhof, where everything is a detail, everything deserves its attention and care, so that wherever you look, the spirit finds its peace and nothing disturbs it."Michele De Lucchi, January 2020