Tempel 74

The “Tempel” district is one of the most attractive in picturesque Mellau, Bregenzerwald. Next to the Nazes Hus restaurant – a listed heritage site – and their own contemporary home, host Evi Haller and master builder Jürgen Haller have replaced a run-down old farmhouse with two brand new structures that wonderfully embody Bregenzerwald living and building culture. These feature a combined total of ten holiday apartments.

While the first building is a faithful reconstruction of the old farmhouse in size and appearance, the second represents a free interpretation of traditional regional architecture. Both structures are linked by a semicircular connecting wing that also houses the reception and a comfortable parlour for guests.

The two buildings boast a total of nine fully furnished apartments measuring between 50 and 60 square metres, plus a penthouse apartment covering some 100 square metres. All are packed with refined and delightful details. Sophisticated openings and loggia-like balconies connect the apartments to the striking cultural landscape. Old casement windows and their typical sliding elements have been masterfully reconstructed as a wonderful complement to the formal simplicity of the high-quality interiors. The use of natural materials, local wood, fluffy fabrics and atmospheric lighting generates a cosy atmosphere. And the reconstructed farmhouse even features a sauna and small spa area under its roof.

Master builder Jürgen Haller is happy to provide guided tours on request, helping guests explore a number of successful architectural projects across the region.

Awards

• The Tempel 74 apartment building was honoured with one of the six building owner awards (Hypo Bauherrenpreis) presented by Hypo Vorarlberg in 2020.
• It also received a special mention in the Excellent Architecture category at the German Design Award 2021.
• In March 2021, Tempel 74 won the “BigSEE Tourism Design Award” and in August 2021, the  apartment building was recognized for outstanding design quality in not one but two categories: Architecture Hospitality and Innovative Material with the Iconic Award 2021. Also in 2021 Tempel 74 received a recognition award at the timber construction award (Vorarlberger Holzbaupreis).
• Austrian State Prize for Architecture 2021: Special Prize “Services  – Sustainable Tourism”.

Architecture: Architekturbüro Jürgen Haller, Mellau