Standing high above Lake Zurich in Switzerland, the five-star Dolder Grand dates back to 1899, when it was completed under the direction of Swiss architect Jacques Gros. Over the past few years, the hotel underwent a renewal that involved completely rebuilding the facility. Among the more prominent features of this project, the spa area and portions of the exterior facade utilize German limestone.
The architect for the project was Foster + Partners of London, England, and the goal was to respect the original architecture of the hotel while also blending in modern amenities. “The scheme integrates a substantial new extension, more than doubling the hotel accommodation and reconnecting it to the surrounding forest and resort,” stated the firm.