Villa Fernblick: Designer villa in the Swiss Alps

In the open-plan bathrooms, Dornbracht's Vaia fittings in brushed dark platinum lend a contemporary feel to the space.
All photos: Ina Rinderknecht, Reto Guntli & Agi Simoes
Exquisite
luxury and spectacular views: together with Studio Sito Architekten, interior
designer Ina Rinderknecht has created an impressive private residence that
blends harmoniously into the rugged mountain landscape of the Appenzell Alps.
Showers and fittings from Dornbracht complete the interior.
Initiating a harmonious dialogue with the surrounding
nature while setting new standards for luxurious living: this was the task set by
the architects involved. The newly built private residence comprises of a large,
lavishly furnished main villa with a guest house and garden. In addition, there
is also a pool house with an outdoor kitchen and natural swimming pool. The interior
designed by Ina Rinderknecht is in close harmony with the architecture and external
surroundings.
High-quality materials and customised furniture

From the spacious sofa area, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Alpine landscape.
A warm material
palette of beige travertine was selected, combined with several types of wood. Oak
and Douglas fir veneers can be found in almost all rooms of the main and guest
houses, whether on walls, doors, or furniture fronts. The fine bronze coatings
for the handles and cupboard slats repeatedly emphasise the vibrancy of the
wood. In addition, only the highest quality materials and customised furniture
were used. In the dining room, for example, a chandelier made of golden gingko
leaves is an eye-catcher. The living room, on the other
hand, boasts an expansive sofa landscape, complemented by elegant side tables
and armchairs.

In the kitchen, the imposing marble island and three pendant lights structure the spacious room.
In the kitchen, a spectacular marble island takes
centre stage. Together with three pendant lights, which form a cosy canopy over
the dining area, it structures the spacious room. In front of the kitchen
splashback, Dornbracht's Tara takes on an almost sculptural character. Its surface
in Brushed Dark Platinum is carefully matched to the dark veins in the stone. In
the billiard room, the design icon is part of a lavishly equipped bar, which disappears
behind an oak sliding wall when required.
Lots of wood and marble in the bathrooms too

The open-plan bathrooms feature fine marble, light wood surfaces and large mirrors.
The bathrooms in the property are characterised
by fine grey marble, light wooden surfaces, and full length mirrors. Vaia in Brushed
Dark Platinum provides contemporary elegance in various ensembles. In the larger
bathrooms, the fine silhouette of the fitting skilfully complements the clear,
open room design. Vaia also blends in stylishly and unobtrusively in smaller bathroom
designs – for example as a wall-mounted mixer tap above a round pillar basin. Dornbracht's
rain showers also provide comfort when showering, with controls that match the
fittings on the washbasins.
Impressive oasis of well-being

An absolute highlight of the hotel: the impressive spa area. An oasis of peace and relaxation, it leaves nothing to be desired in terms of wellness.
An absolute highlight of the house is the impressive
spa area. It enriches the villa with an intimate oasis of peace and well-being.
In addition to a swimming pool and steam bath, Finnish sauna and a massage
room, there is also a tea station and a large, separate fitness area. The
design language of Vaia is also a recurring design feature here: the rain
showers from Dornbracht are complemented by matching control elements, as well
as towel hooks in the Vaia look. Sophisticated details such as these emphasise
the care with which all finishings were chosen – and once again highlight the
exclusivity of the property.




