The stunning exterior of Lanserhof Sylt, designed by Christoph Ingenhoven, showcasing its integration with the natural landscape and sustainable design elements
The stunning exterior of Lanserhof Sylt, designed by Christoph Ingenhoven, showcasing its integration with the natural landscape and sustainable design elements
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Largest Thatched Roof in Europe
On the site of a former officers’ accommodation block, in the northern part of the island, Lanserhof Sylt has been completed—a medical health resort featuring 68 rooms, finished in 2022. Ingenhoven was responsible for designing the building, interior, and landscape.
In collaboration with the Office for the Preservation of Historic Buildings and for Nature Conservation, the original officers’ accommodation from the 1930s has been repurposed as the central structure of the entire Lanserhof complex. This existing building, characterized by its thatched roof, serves as the architectural inspiration for additional facilities at Lister Watt. Consequently, all new constructions feature distinctive overhanging thatched roofs, making Lanserhof Sylt home to Europe’s largest such roof, spanning 7,100 square meters.
The development includes the main building with a spa area, encompassing indoor and outdoor salt-water pools, as well as a diagnostics building for medical care services catering to guests. Additionally, three holiday homes situated directly by the water, linked with the medical facilities of Lanserhof, complement the project.
The Lanserhof Group is a prominent operator of modern health resorts specializing in medical spa services across Europe, and is a pioneer of the LANS Med concept. Christoph Ingenhoven completed the Lanserhof Tegernsee in 2014, followed by the Lanserhof at Lans in Austria in 2017, and the Lanserhof at The Arts Club in Mayfair, London in 2019. In line with the designs for Tegernsee, Lans, and The Arts Club locations, these developments utilize meticulously selected materials, including insulation, paints, and varnishes, which adhere to stringent ecological and health standards. The architecture of the buildings embodies a subtle and timeless aesthetic, marked by elegant forms and understated colors.
