Appenzeller Huus residential and holiday complex

The new buildings contain hotel rooms, owner-occupied apartments and holiday apartments, as well as wellness rooms. The entire site of the new development has a basement level, which forms part of the hotel complex and includes an underground car park. In addition, an underground connection to Hotel Löwen was built under the main road.

A consortium of seven regional timber construction companies was commissioned with the timber construction of the new buildings, which are up to five storeys high. Planning work for the first building began at the end of 2023, and handover of the last of the five new buildings to the client is scheduled for late summer 2026.

Special ceiling system and traditional ‘Strickbau’ (layered wood) technique
The ceiling system developed especially for the project uses load-bearing solid timber planks for the exposed ceiling. Some of the non-load-bearing interior walls have been built using the ‘Strickbau’ (layered wood) technique. Local wood from the Appenzellerland region is being used on the walls and ceilings. In addition to its role as a consortium partner, Blumer Lehmann has been contracted to plan and produce three Free Form pavilions for the wellness area.

Solid timber with digital proof of origin
Thanks to the proof of origin from Urstamm, the solid timber used in the Appenzeller Huus construction project can be traced precisely and transparently. This makes it possible to verify where it came from and when it was felled. For this purpose, the timber is recorded immediately after felling with its GPS coordinates, along with the time and date, and it is numbered, digitised and archived securely.

Portrait Markus Rutz Division Manager Timber Construction Excellence Blumer Lehmann

Markus Rutz

Division Manager Timber and Modular Construction | CH
Member of the Executive Board

+41 71 388 58 40
markus.rutz@blumer-lehmann.com
Spa and Relaxation Room at Appenzeller Huus

Exclusive spa and relaxation room at Appenzeller Huus featuring organic architecture, natural materials, soothing water pools, and elegant lounge areas.

Outdoor Whirlpool at the Wellness Area of Appenzeller Huus

Modern outdoor whirlpool at the wellness area of Appenzeller Huus featuring minimalist architecture, warm wooden elements, and a relaxing spa atmosphere.

Rippenartige Gewölbedecke aus Holz im Appenzeller Huus

Präzise gefertigte Holzrippen formen eine rhythmische Gewölbedecke mit integrierter Beleuchtung.

Relaxation Area with Panoramic View at Appenzeller Huus

Modern relaxation area at Appenzeller Huus featuring spacious wooden architecture, comfortable lounge chairs, and panoramic views of the Appenzell landscape.

Exterior View of the Appenzeller Huus in Appenzell

Modern exterior facade of the Appenzeller Huus in Appenzell featuring traditional architecture, dark wooden cladding, and large glass windows beneath a cloudy sky.