The building's unique facade was designed to take advantage of the surrounding topography and offers breathtaking views of the Risoud Forest bordering the valley.

Presenting itself as a series of meandering ridges declining gently towards the valley floor, this is internally reflected by an interior passageway that follows the hotel’s atypical zigzagging structure and connects the 50 rooms. 

To realise the hotel’s 8,715s sq m built-up, BIG worked in collaboration with CCHE, the appointed local architect, and AUM, the interior design architect.

The hotel’s sustainable commitments can be seen in the careful selection of eco-friendly materials, strict soil protection, and low-energy consumption. This holistic, eco-friendly approach has enabled the Hôtel des Horlogers to obtain the Minergie-ECO certification based on its energy efficiency and building ecology.

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Indeed, interiors were designed with sustainability in mind using locally sourced wood and stone. The lobby ceiling boasts an installation of white trees echoing the nearby forest.

At the same time, the rooms’ décor interweaves local spruce surfaces, large bay windows and smooth concrete for a contemporary touch.

Apart from the well-appointed rooms, the hotel encompasses two restaurants and a bar helmed by three Michelin-starred French chef Emmanuel Renaut, a wellness centre, and two seminar rooms.

Imagined as a meeting point for local inhabitants, tourists in search of preserved green spaces, watch and architecture enthusiasts, and local watchmaking brands, the Hôtel des Horlogers invites visitors to take their time and connect with nature.

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