The ALEA RESORT HIDEAWAY is an ultra-modern building featuring a façade clad in locally sourced grey shell limestone. The upper storey incorporates pitched roofs in harmony with the surrounding neighborhood. A modern twist and historical reference are achieved through the asymmetrical shape of the roofs and the cladding of the balconies in white metal panels. These shapes not only echo the rooflines of neighboring buildings but also directly reference the history of salt mining in the area, specifically the form of salt crystals.
Credits
Architecture
PLAJER + FRANZ project; Alexander Plajer and team
Client
Engelbert Strauss GmbH & Co. KG
Year of completion
2024
Location
Bad Orb, Germany
Total area
10.757 m2
Site area
5.200 m2
Photos
diephotodesigner.de; Ken Schluchtmann
Project Partners
Planning: planquadrat Elfers Geskes Krämer GmbH