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Press Information The Swiss resort hotel Frutt Family Lodge & Melchsee Apartments offers a spa experience with breathtaking views and taps and showers by Axor and Hansgrohe Only Panoramic Mountain

1 Press Information The Swiss resort hotel Frutt Family Lodge & Melchsee Apartments offers a spa experience with breathtaking views and taps and showers by Axor and Hansgrohe Only Panoramic Mountain Views are More Beautiful Frutt_Family_Lodge_Outside_View Situated on the shores of the Melchsee, the newly built hotel, which opened in 2015, offers spectacular panoramic views of the mountains and the lake. Schiltach, April There are many good reasons to take a trip to the Alps: to get away from everyday life, breathe the clean mountain air and enjoy the view of the majestic rocky crests and the clear alpine lake. Now, in Melchsee-Frutt there is a new reason: the Frutt Family Lodge & Melchsee Apartments. The hotel complex opened in December 2015 with quality taps and showers by Axor and Hansgrohe in the Spa and in the bathrooms.

2 In the Heart of the Swiss Alps The newly built resort hotel is in the village of Melchsee-Frutt, a ski resort located at 1,920 metres above sea level in the canton Obwalden. The Frutt, situated on a high and sunny plateau, has been a Spa since 1865, and to this day, the idyllic spot remains free of cars. The pioneer Alois Reinhard opened the area s first hotel in For nearly one hundred years, the Hotel Reinhard pampered holidaymakers, including distinguished and wealthy guests from all over Europe, in an elegant atmosphere. The Reinhard family also opened Switzerland s longest cable car at Melchsee and installed a power generator at the time Europe s highest altitude power turbine. New Buildings on Historical Grounds In 1985, the era came to an end and the buildings fell into disrepair until the Frutt Resort AG decided to revive the tradition and build the 4-star Frutt Family Lodge & Melchsee Apartments on the original hotel property. The new hotel has 47 rooms, suites and family suites, as well as 43 holiday flats. It is an imposing ensemble: four grey stone buildings with textured roughcast façades stand out like monoliths on the shores of the Melchsee lake. The modern, alpine style of the pitched-roof buildings hints at traditional chalet architecture. The cubes that make up the upper parts of the construction can withstand the extreme alpine weather conditions and seem to float on the glass plate façades that form the base of the building. This design gives the massive new construction a lightness that recalls the reflection of the mountains on the surface of the Melchsee lake. Soothing Views Philip Loskant, the architect, and Architekturwerk, the company responsible for the realisation of the project, used large panorama windows to showcase the retreat s stunning natural surroundings. Guests can enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and lake from their rooms and suites, as well as from the Spa, which comprises a swimming pool,

3 sauna, steam bath and relaxation room. Whether soaking in the pool or relaxing in a lounge chair: contemplating this panorama soothes the mind and body. Entertainment is available in the lower lobby level, featuring a cinema, gym and bowling alley. Parents can enjoy all of this, even without their children: the hotel lives up to its name by offering special family packages that include professional childcare services. Modern Aesthetics in a Warm Colour Palette Philip Loskant, the architect, and interior designer Matthias Buser opted for a classic lodge style for the family rooms and suites. Natural materials, warm colours, abundant oak elements and modern furnishings give the interior design an understated elegance with a cosy chalet-like feel. A sustainable energy design was conceived for the entire complex, and 90 percent of the electricity used is generated from renewable sources. Hansgrohe bathroom tapss are the perfect fit, both visually and technically: The washbasins in the rooms and suites are equipped with single-lever taps from the Hansgrohe Metris line that use up to 60 percent less water than comparable products thanks to the Ecostat Comfort technology. Golden Days at the Spa Situated in the basement, the Spa is the high point of the building s expressionist design style. A succession of chambers simulates the experience of bathing in a cave system. The way the rooms are connected and the overhead lighting are reminiscent of an oriental hammam. The Axor Starck V tap lightens up the Spa: through its transparent and open glass spout the natural power and vitality of a water vortex is omnipresent. The tap, designed by Philipp Starck, is made of crystal glass spout and chrome body with a special brushed gold optic finish by the Axor Manufaktur. The same warm gold finish was used on the concealed shower valves from the Axor Citterio collection with their characteristic cross handles. Accessories of the Axor Citterio and Axor Uno collections give the bathrooms a finishing touch. Another gold

4 highlight in the spa: the Axor LampShower designed by Nendo. The combination of overhead shower and ceiling lamp not only delivers a warm, extra wide rain spray, but it also bathes the user in a pleasant, warm light. There s no better way to cap off a day of skiing, hiking or pampering! Architectural design: Philip Loskant Architekt Eth Sia, Zürich, Switzerland Project management: Architekturwerk AG, Sarnen, Switzerland Interior design: Matthias Buser, Zürich, Switzerland *** About Hansgrohe the Original from the Black Forest Hansgrohe SE is based in Schiltach, in Germany s Black Forest. In its 115-year history, it has acquired a reputation as a leading innovator in technology, design and sustainability in the sanitation industry. The mixers, showerheads and shower systems created by Hansgrohe SE are original products that make bathrooms more functional, more comfortable and more aesthetically pleasing. These quality products can be found in such prestigious venues as the luxury ocean liner Queen Mary II, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai (the world s tallest building), the German Chancellery in Berlin, New York s Yoo luxury residences and the Masdar City Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi. The company and its products have been honoured with numerous awards, most recently the if Award Gold 2015, the Wallpaper* Design Award 2015 in the Category Best Domestic Product Design and the Elle Decoration International Design Award In 2015, the company s brands Axor and Hansgrohe generated more than EUR 964 million in sales. Today the Hansgrohe Group employs more than 3,800 people worldwide, about 40 percent of whom work outside Germany. The company, which has a zero tolerance policy on counterfeit products and design infringements, manufactures its products in Germany, in France, the Netherlands, the USA and China.

Find out more about Hansgrohe SE and its brands on: www.facebook.com/hansgrohe www.twitter.

5 Find out more about Hansgrohe SE and its brands on: Design Leader in the Sanitation Industry In the current ranking of the International Forum Design (if), Hansgrohe SE ranks in 10th position among 2,000 listed companies. With 860 points, the Schiltachbased bathroom mixers and shower specialist outperforms brands such as Apple, Daimler and Nike and leads the design hit list in the sanitation industry. Further information: Hansgrohe SE - Public Relations - Astrid Bachmann Fiona Blinzer Phone: Fax: public.relations@hansgrohe.com

Picture Overview Frutt Family Lodge & Melchsee Apartments

materials and warm colours dominate the design of the suites.

comfortable and water-saving Metris single-lever taps.

Hansgrohe washbasin tap in brushed gold optic, a custom finish from

6 Picture Overview Frutt Family Lodge & Melchsee Apartments Melchsee-Frutt, Switzerland Frutt_Family_Lodge_Suite_1 Natural materials and warm colours dominate the design of the suites. Frutt_Family_Lodge_Suite_2 Freshen up at washbasins equipped with comfortable and water-saving Metris single-lever taps. Frutt_Family_Lodge_Changing_Room The Spa s changing room feature the Hansgrohe washbasin tap in brushed gold optic, a custom finish from the Axor Manufaktur. Frutt_Family_Lodge_Wet_Area_1 From tap to waste drain: brushed gold optic from the Axor Manufaktur.

Frutt_Family_Lodge_Fountain A bubbling spring in the Spa area: the

Citterio collection are famous for their cross handles.

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7 Frutt_Family_Lodge_Fountain A bubbling spring in the Spa area: the glass water fountain Axor Starck V with a base in a special brushed gold optic finish. Frutt_Family_Lodge_Wet_Wet_Area_2 The concealed valves of the Axor Citterio collection are famous for their cross handles. They sparkle like jewels on the moss green wall tiles. Frutt_Family_Lodge_Wet_Area_3 Frutt_Family_Lodge_Wet_Area_4 A highlight in the true sense of the word: the Axor LampShower, a combination of ceiling lamp and showerhead designed by Nendo. The soft light brings out a golden shine.

Frutt_Family_Lodge_Basin The Spa s pool area is flooded with daylight from above. The wood alcoves invite guests to relax. Picture link http://pr.hansgrohe.com/references/ch_frutt_family_lodge/index.

8 Frutt_Family_Lodge_Basin The Spa s pool area is flooded with daylight from above. The wood alcoves invite guests to relax. Picture link Further pictures in high resolution are available upon request from: Philip Loskant Architekt Eth Sia Seebahnstrasse Zürich Tel.: mail@philiploskant.ch Copyright: We must draw your attention to the fact that we have only limited usage rights for the images provided, all further rights however belong to the respective photographers. These images may therefore only be published free of charge if they clearly and expressly serve to portray or advertise the performances, products or projects of Hansgrohe SE and/or its brands (Axor, Hansgrohe). Any other form of publication requires the approval of the respective copyright owner and remuneration must be made in agreement with said copyright owner.

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