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Lago Maggiore Retreat in Switzerland
3 Aug 2020
Lago Maggiore Retreat
Design: Oppenheim Architecture
Location: Ascona, district of Locarno, canton of Ticino, southern Switzerland
Lago Maggiore Retreat

Embedded into the hills overlooking Lago Maggiore, the design of this resort arises from the uniquely varied landscape of Ticino – a region in southern Switzerland where Alpine peaks and dense forests meet a Mediterranean climate, palm-lined lakes, and Italian-influenced cultural and architectural traditions. The design is by Oppenheim Architecture

The retreat – comprising 108 private residences, a 61-key boutique hotel, and spa and wellness environments – spans three sites along a hillside that rises above the lake. The design embraces the unique landscapes and ecologies of each site to ground the retreat in the spirit of its place.
The first site augments an existing urban context. Working in collaboration with the local community, the project brings a new heart to the existing village, framed by revitalized local artisan shops offering fresh bread, salami, and local delicacies. Residents and visitors explore and inhabit the terraced landscape of gardens, squares, and piazzetta?s of the town, replenished with fountains, and mature trees.

The second site is a reimagined botanical garden site that provides a lush, edible landscape as a backdrop to an exclusive bouti...