At the “Kaiserjuwel” all-suite hotel in Going, Tyrol, Austria, alpine architecture, expansive glass surfaces and high-energy performance standards come together. The new building expands the Seiwald resort ensemble with 22 suites, two penthouse suites and a sky wellness area featuring an infinity sky pool.
The South Tyrolean company Vitralux was responsible for the exterior glazing. With frameless glazing, slim profiles and barrier-free transitions, the VITRALIGHT system creates seamless connections between the interior and the surrounding mountain landscape, both in the suites and in the spa area.
As soon as you enter the new building, it becomes clear how strongly the architectural concept focuses on space and tranquillity. In the rooms, frameless fixed glazing and balcony doors with flush thresholds seamlessly connect the interior with the surrounding mountains. This is ensured by Vitralux’s in-house VITRALIGHT system with its understated appearance and filigree aluminium profiles.
Transparency is also key in the spa area: large glazed surfaces in the relaxation room, an automatic sliding door to the terrace and heat-resistant glass solutions in the sauna ensure natural light, panoramic views and a feel-good atmosphere. On the ground floor, frameless fixed glazing, tilt and turn windows and entrance solutions complete the picture. A total of around 270 square metres of frameless glazing, 150 square metres of window and door solutions, three entrance doors and two automatic doors were installed.
The open design fits seamlessly into a consistently well-thought-out energy concept. Triple safety insulating glass with a Ug-value of 0.6 W/m²K was used, which, in combination with the VITRALIGHT system, enables Uw-values below 0.8 W/m²K, an outstanding value that significantly increases comfort in the building.
Swisspacer Ultimate makes a key contribution to this energy efficiency: the warm edge spacer bar reduces heat loss in the glazing edge and effectively prevents condensation. This is particularly beneficial in the wellness area, where temperature and humidity fluctuations are commonplace.
In addition to the highest standards of technology, comfort and design, the project owner placed particular emphasis on the ecological quality of the materials used. Vitralux supported and consistently implemented this focus: all aluminium profiles used consist of at least 75 percent recycled aluminium, contributing to CO2 reduction while delivering excellent performance.
