LAGAZUOI MOUNTAIN • 400 SQM SPA • CASACLIMA • WOODEN • SOUTH TYROLEAN • CALMNESS • ETHICAL • PASTORAL • RHYTHMIC • SMOOTH • HOLISTIC • VIVACIOUS • CONTENTED • IN-TUNE • ST. KASSIAN • SOUTH TYROL • DOLOMITES

“Passion and love for their surrounds” – who can blame them – are words that best describe the ethos behind the residency named after the mighty Lagazuoi Mountain. We often hear of “green” concepts and community spirited projects – but here, it is safe to say – this is exactly that – it does what it says on the box in a very simple, but endearing way.

The family has triumphed in creating an idyllic cozy place that still echoes traditional “South Tyrolean” style, but embraces a modern, “human” approach.

This is a place where the homemade jams complement the local farmers cured meats, a place where the mountain inspired spa balances the hikes into the nature pure.

Natural woods abound are offset by local stone, woven fabrics and regional “ bric-a-brac” spell-out the somewhat mystical Ladin culture. Yet it succeeds in being both modern and pastoral in essence, flavoured by the past though the personal touches. The good life indeed.

In terms of sculpture, Andre took a revolutionary stance that he would not try to hew and shape materials. Instead, he would use them without manipulating them, whatever their industrial or artisanal state.

Is it a product or is it a building? I'll tell you now, though -- no -- it is not an Anish Kapoor.

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