Cesar Ritz Gastronomy Campus

Bouveret, Switzerland

Between Lake and Mountain

Public

2027

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Status

Ongoing

Client

Private

Address

Bouveret, Switzerland

Date

2027

Area

5 000 m² SHON

Program (Details)

Gastronomy and Hospitality Campus: Cooking Workshops, Panoramic Restaurant, Conference Rooms, Training Rooms, Versatile Meeting Spaces, Tasting Areas

Credits

Mikoü

Project Team

Architect

Mikoü

Structure

Bollinger Grohmann

Fluids

Inex

HQE

Tribu

Economy

Bureau Michel Forgue

Others

Acoustics: LASA

The César Ritz Gastronomy Campus is a remarkable site that exists between two worlds: the tranquility of a shimmering lake and the imposing presence of a sculpted mountain, a forested landscape in constant flux. These two contrasting yet harmonious landscapes intertwine, creating a dynamic backdrop where architecture finds its equilibrium.

When Nature Interacts with Architecture
Drawing inspiration from this duality, the design of the building is grounded in the aim of complete immersion. There is no dominant viewpoint or predetermined direction; instead, each space harmonizes with the environment as a whole, bridging the lake and the mountain. The structure is composed of two façades, each in resonance with the landscape it addresses. At the summit, a panoramic terrace opens up to a 360-degree view, topped by a woven wooden pavilion, serving as a contemporary echo of the architectural “follies” of the 18th century.

Windows to the Horizon

A Dialogue Between Materials and Culinary Craftsmanship

Each kitchen is designed to embody a natural element, offering an immersive experience where materials engage with culinary expertise:
– Fire, in the traditional kitchen, is represented by copper, recalling the flames of ancient cauldrons and pots.
– Water, fluid and translucent, inspires the sweeping curves of glass in the panoramic restaurant.
– Earth is grounded in a suspended vegetable garden, a green oasis atop the building.
– Air infuses its lightness into the woven wooden pavilion, an almost floating structure, lifted by the wind and light.