A former officers' residence from the 1930s in the northeast of the island of Sylt is being converted into a luxurious health resort. Christoph Ingenhoven and ingenhoven associates have realised the new Medical Health Resort of the Lanserhof Group. Embedded in the extraordinary dune landscape, the Lanserhof Sylt boasts the largest thatched roof in Europe, with a surface area of 7,100 square metres.
Careful integration of the architecture into the surrounding protected landscape was a central concern of this project. Natural materials and harmonious, unpretentious rooms are the building blocks of health-promoting architecture. The lighting should be planned to be restrained, minimalist but effective and implemented according to the latest standards. The lighting is deliberately unspectacular, in keeping with the minimalist architecture, flowing forms and muted colours. Natural daylight is the indirect element linking the interior with the natural dune and coastal landscape. Artificial light is used only to emphasise certain areas, create atmosphere and ensure functionality.
SASSO blends discreetly into the architecture, creating a unified appearance and accentuating individual room elements. Light, natural materials and floors in the building gently reflect the light and create a pleasant atmosphere. To achieve this, the architects and lighting designers chose a warm light colour with 3000 K and a very good colour rendering of RA 97.
To specifically support the regeneration and well-being of the guests, the light intensity can be adapted to the different functions of the rooms, the daylight and the needs of the guests by means of an intelligent control system, while at the same time ensuring significant energy savings. The lighting concept fulfils the Lanserhof requirements for deceleration, holistic relaxation and regeneration.
Christoph Ingenhoven, ingenhoven associates
