Arch Inn

The small inn, once called Bergfink, sits in the bourgeois residential edge of town as an architectural landmark of the village. Built at the turn of the century by a wealthy merchant from Bolzano, it was later demolished and rebuilt on the same site as a jewel. As the name suggests, the new building is a gem set in place, inspired by the classic, elegant Art Nouveau building type. That era was not ostentatious; forms were simple and generous, though the Ritten region carries a touch of luxury and comfort, classic and inclusive rather than solemn. The arch is the main motif: the architects incorporate local popular elements such as facade arches and pitched roofs, tracing the long tradition of Oberbozen village. Decorative diamond patterns common on houses along the Ritten railway are also drawn into the vocabulary. The design method is clear: details throughout the project form a recurring leitmotif. The inn's composition follows the terrain smoothly: a garage sits at the lowest level, above which twenty-five guest rooms are arranged; parking is extended to support seven garden suites with private courtyards. Beyond the courtyards lie public areas: reception, lobby, restaurant and terrace. A semicircular terrace extends gracefully outward, overlooking the courtyard and distant views. Drawings and facade converse intimately, producing a refined, comfortable alpine hotel.