QHA-Review_August_Digital

GLOBAL LOCAL
I WANTED TO CREATE SOMETHING
THAT REFLECTS MY CHARACTER AND
MY ECCENTRIC AND AUTHENTIC
PERSONALITY – A DREAMER BUT ALSO
REBELLIOUS. THE STYLE I CHOSE IS SHOU
SUGI BAN, WHICH LITERALLY MEANS
‘BURNT PLANK OF WOOD’.
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One of the things that makes the Alpin Garden
so unmistakably unique is its artwork and design
elements – most of which are created by local artists,
sculptors and craftspeople in an effort to connect the
hotel with the cultural traditions of Northern Italy.
It is these quirky, meaningful additions that makes the
hotel an ideal choice for those looking for an out-ofthe-ordinary
experience. Here, attention to detail and
love of style come together to create a welcoming
and inspiring environment, and a perfect hideaway for
romantic holidays, cosy togetherness and relaxation.
When describing the design of the hotel, sometimes
nicknamed ‘Markus-Style’, Markus said it was
important to him that the Alpin Garden Luxury Maison
& Spa represented his life in addition to the lives of
everyone.
“The black of the wood, which is linear and straight
without curves, is how our life should be – without
overhangs and maybe even a little monotonous.
The charring has created a design like burning that
represents our falls, our mistakes and our defeats that
we have made and are making in life.
“At the same time, I gave the wood strength by
burning it, just like we do in life. We learn from our
mistakes, get back up and become stronger and
more confident. The golden frame, on the other hand,
gives us prestige. It represents how we want to show
ourselves to others – always sunny, always happy and
always without worries,” he said.