Spa Hotel Haltmair by the Lake

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Initial Situation

Hotel Haltmair am See is located directly on Lake Tegernsee and has always been conceived as a place of rest and retreat. The spa area forms a central part of the house: a sanctuary, a counterbalance to the outdoors, a deliberate contrast to everyday life. As part of the renovation of the cosmetics area, the ambition was to redefine this aspiration spatially. Not as an extension of existing imagery, but as a precise refinement — with the goal of reorganizing calm through contemporary spatial use and placing a clear focus on atmosphere. This approach is rooted in a considered selection of materials and formal language that creates clarity and lends the space a quiet, cohesive presence. The existing structure was questioned, reduced, and reimagined. Layers were removed, visual stimuli deliberately minimized. The spa area was no longer meant to explain — but to resonate.

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Concept & Approach

Reduction became a design attitude — not as a formal stylistic device, but as a conscious decision in favor of clarity and presence. The design follows a restrained formal language with soft curves and flowing transitions that both open the space and create a sense of cohesion. The troweled floor forms a continuous surface that connects seamlessly with walls and ceiling. This creates a calm, almost floating spatial effect that dissolves boundaries and gives the room a natural sense of unity. Forms are subordinated to atmosphere, while details recede to create space for perception and focus.

Material & Spatial Effect

The material and color palette is intentionally limited. Ash and limestone introduce natural accents, adding warmth and depth without dominating the space. Their surfaces are calm, tactile, and deliberately selected. They do not appear decorative, but constructive, supporting the spatial concept and its quiet presence. The centrally placed table becomes an architectural element in its own right. Designed by Marie Eham, it combines materiality and function in a clear, reduced expression. The solid stone supports remain visible within the tabletop as a structural feature and are consciously integrated into the design. The statics are not concealed but expressed — a detail that highlights craftsmanship, material honesty, and precision. Light plays a central role. Luminaires by Bechter and Flos shape the space in a subtle manner, reinforcing the soft forms and emphasizing the interplay of material, surface, and light. The result is an atmosphere that does not stage itself, but quietly sustains the space.
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Use & Collaboration

The implementation was realized through close collaboration between planning, craftsmanship, and all executing trades. Decisions were made throughout the process, details were developed jointly, and every element was consistently aligned with the overall concept. Guiding principles included precision, material honesty, and a strong commitment to the highest level of craftsmanship.

Project Information:
Completion: February 2026
Planning & Design: Marie Eham
Carpentry: EHAM GmbH
Leather Works: Anju Studio
Photography: Peter Oliver Wolf

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