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Landscape Hotel 48° Nord

67220 Breitenbach, France

Architects:

Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, ASP Architecture

Reiulf Ramstad Architects

Architecture Office

Area:

Year:

City:

Client:

20-60 m²

2020

Breitenbach

Emil Leroy-Jönsson

Construction:

HOSPITALITY

Project Type:

Hotel

Post Type:

Building

Country:

France

Photographers:

Yvan Moreau

the Architects

Description:

The Landscape Hotel 48° Nord is an eco-friendly hotel located in the Alsatian village of Breitenbach, France, and designed by Norwegian firm Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter in collaboration with the French firm ASP Architecture. Conceived as a holistic ecotourism experience, the hotel draws on Scandinavian traditions and the region's natural environment to offer guests a place of retreat and reconnection with nature. The project was initiated by Franco-Danish landscape architect and entrepreneur Emil Leroy-Jönsson, who sought to unite French and Scandinavian cultures through design. The hotel complex features a main building that houses the reception, a wellness area, and a restaurant, along with 14 guest cabins, known as hyttes, scattered across the hillside. Inspired by traditional Scandinavian retreats, the design minimizes environmental impact by using locally sourced, untreated wood, such as chestnut shingles for the main building and cabins. The cabins are also elevated on stilts to minimize their footprint on the landscape, a protected Natura 2000 site. The 14 cabins come in four different types, each offering a unique experience: Grass Hyttes: Universally accessible and designed on one level, these are grouped near the main building. Tree and Ivy Cabins: These are tall, slender structures that offer elevated, panoramic views of the Vosges Mountains. Fjell Cabins: Located at the top of the hill, these are designed for families and feature enclosed outdoor spaces. Interiors are minimal and rustic, featuring light-colored wood, built-in furniture, and large windows that frame views of the surrounding landscape. This design approach embodies the Nordic concept of hygge, creating a cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The central restaurant emphasizes local, organic produce, some from the hotel's own garden, celebrating ancestral cooking techniques and seasonal flavors. Credits Architects: Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, ASP Architecture Owner: Emil Leroy-Jönsson Photography: Yvan Moreau