A former officers' home from the 1930s in the north-
east of the island of Sylt is being transformed into a
luxury health resort. Christoph Ingenhoven and ingen-
hoven associates realised the Lanserhof Group's new
medical health resort. Nestled in the extraordinary
dune landscape, Lanserhof Sylt boasts the largest
thatched roof in Europe at 7,100 square metres. The
careful integration of the architecture into the sur-
rounding, protected landscape is a central aim of this
project. Untreated natural materials, harmonious and
sleek rooms are the building blocks of health-pro-
moting architecture. The lighting is planned to be
restrained, minimalist, and effective and realised
according to the latest standards. The lighting should
deliberately avoid dramatic displays and go hand in
hand with the minimalist architecture, flowing forms,
and subtle colours.
Natural daylight is the indirect element that connects
the interior with the natural dune and coastal land-
scape. Artificial light is only used to highlight certain
areas, create an ambience, and ensure functionality.
SASSO blends discreetly into the architecture, creat-
ing a uniform appearance and accentuating individual
room elements. Light-coloured natural materials and
floors in the building reflect the light into the room and
create a pleasant atmosphere. The architects chose
a warm light colour of 3,000 K and very good colour
rendering of RA 97. To specifically support the guests’
recuperation and well-being, the light intensity can be
adapted to the rooms’ various functions, to the day-
light, and to the guests’ needs using intelligent con-
trols, while at the same time ensuring significant ener-
gy savings. The lighting concept fulfils the Lanserhof
requirements for deceleration, holistic relaxation, and
recuperation.
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