The jury of the Architizer A+Awards has awarded the Andermatt concert hall the prize in the category of cultural halls and theaters , Andermatt Swiss Alps AG informs in a press release . “The award for the Andermatt concert hall recognizes the unique transformation of the mountain village of Andermatt into a prime alpine destination,” says Raphael Krucker, CEO of the company responsible for the development, realization and operation of the holiday destination. The Andermatt Concert Hall enriches the year-round destination of Andermatt with a unique cultural program.
Designed by London-based architecture firm Studio Seilern Architects , the building can be used for multiple purposes thanks to a retractable system that allows up to nine tiers of seating to disappear beneath the main balcony. The flexible stage offers space for an orchestra of up to 75 people.
“This victory is an extraordinary honor for us at Studio Seilern Architects,” said project manager Christina Seilern in the statement. “With entries from over 80 countries submitted for the award, I am extremely pleased with the outcome.” Recently named Architect of the Year at World Architecture News’ Female Frontier Awards , the professional hopes “the honor reputation of this project as a world-class concert hall – one that Andermatt deserves”. With the Theater Nouvelle Comédie de Genève , a second Swiss theater has made it into the finalists of the Architizer A+ Awards in the category of cultural halls and theaters.
Andermatt Swiss Alps real estate can be used both as a first and second home. In the case of a second home, the owners have the opportunity to rent the apartment to holiday guests during their absence and thus generate income. The Andermatt Swiss Alps team takes care of the entire organization and processing of the rental. From the reservation process to cleaning and on-site guest care. With this rental program, the apartments are better utilized and Andermatt Reuss is busy all year round. This also reduces the number of so-called cold beds, and numerous guests can enjoy the stylishly furnished apartments.
Holidays in modern apartments The apartments in Andermatt Reuss are the ideal accommodation for a break in the mountains. Depending on the equipment for families, couples or holidays with friends. The year-round destination of Andermatt offers a variety of activities and events for young and old in both winter and summer. The Andermatt concert hall is used throughout the year and offers a varied programme. The ski area can be reached on foot in just a few minutes or with the free ski bus, and the cross-country ski trail extends just a few meters from the front door. In summer, the hiking trails and bike trails start just a few steps outside of Andermatt. There are also a few shops, restaurants and bars in the Andermatt Reuss part of the village.
«During the journey from Göschenen to Andermatt you can see and feel the power of these rough and massive rocks. It’s a sight I’ll never forget,” says Samih Sawiris, Egyptian visionary and investor, on his first trip to Andermatt. During his visit in 2005, he was supposed to support the Uri government as an advisor in making Andermatt more attractive again after the withdrawal of the Swiss army. But he quickly decided to develop a tourism project for Andermatt himself.
High level of construction activity in recent years This first visit to Andermatt is now 17 years ago. Andermatt is now in the middle of developing into a prime alpine destination. In the Andermatt Reuss district of the village, 15 apartment buildings were in operation at the beginning of the year, three under construction and several in the planning stage. In addition to the apartment buildings, there are two hotels: The Chedi Andermatt in the village center opened in 2013 and the Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen in 2018. The Gotthard Residences, apartments with hotel service, are connected to the Radisson Blu Hotel Reussen. In accordance with the sustainability principle of the Andermatt Swiss Alps, Andermatt Reuss is car-free, all houses are built to low-energy standards and the electricity comes from renewable sources.
How it all started The vision for the tourist destination was presented to the population of the Ursern Valley at the end of 2005. In March 2007, the municipality of Andermatt approved with 96% yes votes. As a result, the Swiss army sold a majority of the areas used for military purposes. The Andermatt Reuss part of the village is now being built on this ground. International architectural competitions were announced for the apartment buildings and the design of the master plan.
As a unique project of this scope and because of its national importance, the Federal Council exempted it from the Lex Koller in 2007, which also approved the district design plan.
In addition to real estate and the hotel industry, the tourist offer in the Ursern Valley is also being expanded. At the same time, Andermatt Swiss Alps AG took over the ski area in order to expand and modernize it. Over the course of three years, lifts were renewed or newly created and a continuous network of 120 km of slopes up to Sedrun was realised. Together with Disentis there are even 180 kilometers of pistes.
Year-round destination Andermatt New offers are also being created for the summer months. The Andermatt Swiss Alps Golf Course opened in 2015. This was awarded the globally recognized GEO certification. The 18-hole golf course was awarded Swisstainable Level III, leading by Switzerland Tourism. The cultural offer in Andermatt was supplemented in mid-2019 by the highest concert hall in the Alps. The Andermatt concert hall was designed by Studio Seilern Architects under the direction of Christina Seilern. A further 20,000 m2 of the infrastructure base is currently being created in order to build the next houses and hotels. A total of 42 apartment buildings, 6 four- and five-star hotels and several villas are planned.
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