raumdrei Architekten: Gasthaus Dreiviertelweg - best architects 26

raumdrei Architekten

Gasthaus Dreiviertelweg

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renovation and addition

Place

Monte San Pietro BZ, Italy

Studio

www.raum3.it

Photos

Gustav Willeit

Description

After decades of dormancy, the idyllically located Gasthaus Dreiviertelweg, situated at 1,325 metres above sea level along the pilgrimage route to Maria Weissenstein, has been carefully revitalised and upgraded. This historic inn, once a meeting place for pilgrims, summer visitors and villagers, now shines in new splendour – without losing its soul. The respectful treatment of the house’s history was at the heart of the renovation. The existing structure was carefully preserved, original materials and furniture were reused, and everything was reinterpreted with sensitivity. By subtly incorporating colours and details from the past, the new elements blend harmoniously into the overall picture. In order to maintain the character of the house, more recent, unsuitable additions were removed and replaced by a stylish veranda serving as the new dining room. The inn remains a place of encounter: a village guesthouse and refuge for pilgrims, a space for card games and bowling, a place to spend time together. Here, guests experience a mindful kind of travel, far from entertainment technology and constant connectivity. Simplicity and a conscious renunciation of excess become the new luxury. Culinarily, the house follows a «farm-to-fork» philosophy, relying on regional products, fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. Nature is not only visible but also tasted. Thus, Gasthaus Dreiviertelweg, despite its modernisation, remains an authentic place of peace and retreat.