Studio OFIS redesigned the Hotel Bohinj located in Slovenia in the heart of the country's Triglav National Park. Tucked beneath the Julian Alps, the design team partnered with young investor Damian Merlak to make the sustainable makeover a reality.
Formerly known as the Hotel Kimpas, the new space now contains 69 rooms of varying sizes with panoramic views and a balcony. Alfresco bathing is also an option in some suits due to a semi-outdoors bathroom. Inspired by the region's unique hayracks, the long common corridors boast elaborate wooden features. OFIS transformed the basic volume of the structure by enveloping it in a wood and metal frame. In addition, larch wood cladding covers parts of the exterior, giving the hotel a natural appearance.
Sustainable Hotel Makeovers
The Hotel Bohinj in Slovenia Undergoes a Sustainable Makeover
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Hotel Design - The trend for designing hotels with a focus on sustainability in materials and energy consumption presents opportunities for companies specializing in green materials and green energy technology.
2. Natural Aesthetic - With an increasing interest in eco-tourism, the design trend of incorporating natural-looking design elements, such as larch wood cladding, in architectural structures in the hospitality industry presents a great investment opportunity for companies specializing in designing and manufacturing environmentally friendly materials.
3. Outdoor Bathing Experience - The trend for hotel bathrooms with outdoor scenarios and the use of natural light in bathroom design presents opportunities for companies in the hotel design, construction and manufacturing industries to invest in designing and building outdoor/semi-outdoor bathrooms and integrating them into hotel rooms and suites.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality Design - Sustainable hotel design presents opportunities for designers, architects, and construction companies specializing in green materials and building techniques.
2. Eco-friendly Materials Manufacturing - With the rising demand for eco-tourism, manufacturing companies specializing in environmentally friendly materials have opportunities to create sustainable products that appeal to hospitality design and construction industries.
3. Renewable Energy Technology - As hotels move towards sustainable makeovers, renewable energy companies will have opportunities to provide technological solutions that minimize energy consumption and adjust to local conditions, such as climate and terrain.