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The fink townhouse reconstruction represents a tribute to the cultural and architectural heritage of Brixen. Set under the medieval arcades in the town’s historical centre, this 600-year-old building was stripped down to the core as part of a comprehensive renovation project, and refurbished with the greatest care and consideration for its original appearance. The historical stone walls and vaulted ceilings have been restored to their former monastic splendour. The interior design displays tasteful restraint, while also playing with accents selected to emphasise the value and impact of the ancient walls and vaults.
The core concept for this elaborate, far-sighted restoration rests on two pillars: simplicity and sustainability.
The first documentary records of the building date back to 1039, when the town walls of Brixen were built, which are still preserved in the cellar at the back of the house of fink. In 1404, the typical local arches were built. In 1444, the entire alleyway fell victim to a major fire. Over the centuries, the town house in the "blue alley", as it is popularly known, was used as a post office, as a coppersmith's shop, a coffee house and a butcher's shop and was repeatedly extended and rebuilt. The bay windows and frescoes on the upper floors - unusual for the town's medieval houses - also indicate that the building may have served monastic purposes in earlier times. The general refurbishment, which took place in 2023, allows the value of the historic building to be seen again .
The selection of materials and resources for the restoration and the day-to-day running of the restaurant and hotel follows the principles of sustainability. Only sustainable and ecologically produced raw materials were used for the renovation and refurbishment: natural materials for the insulation, plaster and paint made from lime and quartz, which make the character of the historic walls tangible to the touch, as well as local wood, preferably reclaimed wood.
The new townhouse was also planned with the aim of keeping day-to-day operations as energy-efficient as possible. Most of the heating is provided by ecologically produced district heating and 100% green electricity. The economical use of energy and water is made possible by the principle of heat recovery.
The uncovering of the historic house and the respectful renovation of all rooms, including bay windows and frescoes, created space to bring back the original character of the building. The clear and purist furnishings of the nine suites, the restaurant and the spa with pool and relaxation room emphasize the monastic atmosphere. The care with which the townhouse with its old wooden doors, round arches and frescoes has been brought back to life also reflects the attitude of the new fink. . The renovation works were carried out using only natural materials, and the day-to-day activities of both the restaurant and the rental suites are conducted according to eco-friendly principles.
The value of tradition - which is open to innovation.
ASAGGIO. Gian Marco Giovanoli and Armin Sader met during their joint studies in Innsbruck and Florence. In 2012 they founded the architecture studio ASAGGIO, acronym of the two names and literal expression of their philosophy, embodied by an aesthetic-architectural concept as contemporary as it is shrewd. A mutual inspiration which, through the many projects carried out together, has evolved into a common path called ASAGGIO. A turning point towards a new perspective on architecture, in which each project places the individual at the center.
»Every project has its own soul« In the course of realizing numerous projects, this mutual inspiration evolved into their common path - a turn toward a whole new way of thinking about architecture that focuses on the individual of each project in a special way.
