Hotel Laudinella St. Moritz

2026

Client

Hotel Laudinella

Location

St. Moritz, Switzerland

Type

Redevelopment

Square meters of Solarix panels total & active

1232.8 m² (487.5 m² active)

The project

Set against the snow-covered backdrop of the Swiss Alps, Hotel Laudinella has recently been extended, with its distinctive architecture carefully further developed. Commissioned by Hotel Laudinella, and in collaboration with developer Reech and architect Sticker Architekten, a future-proof extension has been realised in which sustainability and aesthetics go hand in hand.

The integrated Solarix solar facade forms an essential part of this extension. The facade combines high-performance energy generation with a refined, calm appearance that seamlessly aligns with the alpine context and the existing architecture. Through the use of custom-designed solar panels, the facade becomes not only functional but also a defining visual element within the overall design.

With its grand opening in December 2025 and the first guests already welcomed, this project marks a new chapter for Hotel Laudinella. At the same time, it represents Solarix’s first realised solar facade in Switzerland, where sustainable energy solutions are increasingly becoming an integral part of high-quality architecture.

Client: Hotel Laudinella
Architect: Stricker Architekten AG
Project team: Reech AG , Uffer Holzbau and Solarix.

Solarix Solar facade

A total of 1,232.8 m² of Solarix solar facade panels has been integrated into the extension, of which 487.5 m² actively contributes to energy generation. The panels are carefully incorporated into a warm timber façade structure, where sustainability is reflected not only in energy performance but also in material use. The timber used is locally sourced, originating from 1,027 trees within a 100-kilometre radius, significantly reducing the project’s ecological footprint.

In combination with the photovoltaic installations on the roof, the solar facade provides up to approximately 30% of the building’s energy demand, marking an important step towards energy-efficient and future-proof construction.

For the facade, a warm, green-tinted custom colour was developed within the Solarix Dot collection. This colour is characterised by subtle nuances and a refined texture, creating a vibrant and rich façade appearance that stands out both up close and from a distance. In this way, aesthetics and performance come together seamlessly within the architectural design.