Herzog & de Meuron Basel Ltd.
Rheinschanze 6
4056 Basel, Switzerland
Email: info@herzogdemeuron.com
Phone: +41 61 385 5757
Project Update
13 April 2022
LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND â Located at the edge of the âLuzerner Buchtâ, Hotel Hermitage has reopened its doors on 11th April 2022 after a construction period of almost four months. The redesign of the reception, lobby, bar and 20 rooms mark the first phase of the âRichtprojektâsâ realization that will extend over the next years, to be carried out in stages with the intent to create a public, green space at the junction between the city and the rural landscape.
â Pierre de Meuron.âThe Hermitage Gestaltungsplan enables a sustainable development that is viable and forward-looking in terms of social, ecological and economic aspects.â
The renovation of the entrance area is conceived as a temporary conversion, designed as a âpop-upâ with spatially defined interventions that include the reception area, the hotel lobby and bar in the main existing hotel building. Resembling a large living room, the adjacent new lobby offers seating with public and intimate areas with a view towards the VierwaldstĂ€ttersee. A long bar forms the backbone of the lobby and allows for various activities throughout the day. The strong colors of the red curtains, furniture upholstery and bar give the living room a theatrical feel.
The 20 hotel rooms were completely redesigned as compact suites, with defined zones for living, sleeping, bathroom and balcony. The spatial optimization of the bathroom and the rounded wall corner allow a view of Mount Pilatus and the lake.
The âGestaltungsplanâ for the site has been developed over the last few months in close consultation with the city and will be published on 27th April 2022.