In the end everything finds its way back to its source and the various individual elements come together to form a magnificent whole. This is the basic philosophy behind THE OMNIA in Zermatt. The impressive Mountain Lodge perches on a cliff in the center of the village, right next to the renowned mountain called the Matterhorn. Anyone who visits here has the impression of being connected with the elements and being a bit closer to heaven.
The New York architect and designer, Ali Tayar, comes originally from Istanbul and studied in Stuttgart and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). For his journey into the Swiss Alps, Tayar brought along the concept of the original American lodge, which he then adapted to the regional and local surroundings. The interaction between these two cultures was the starting point for the interior of the hotel, which has thirty rooms, twelve of them suites. “THE OMNIA is the contemporary interpretation of the classic mountain lodge,” says Tayar. “The idea of the American lodge is combined with European flair. The materials and skills of the craftsmen are rooted in the Swiss canton of Wallis. Against the backdrop of the Matterhorn, this hotel’s interior reflects both classic design history and current trends.” Tayar created most of the interior furnishings himself, combining work from a group of designers whose European roots are clearly stamped on American design: Mies van der Rohe, Raymond Loewy, Vladimir Kagan and Eero Saarinen and USM Modular Furniture offers a perfect fit for this environment; matte silver was chosen because it harmonizes with granite as well as with white oak. The lodge lives up to expectations. It is not only the location and interior that are unique but the overall impression is completed with a wellness program that is matched to your own personal requirement, impeccable service, heaps of home made chocolate and Wallis specialities. The products in the bathroom are from Kiehl’s and Marc Jacobs is responsible for the clothing of the lodge team. You may indulge yourself here in a time far removed from the fusses of everyday life. You feel like you are visiting good friends – American friends maybe.
The OMNIA Mountain Lodge, Zermatt (Switzerland) Furnishing 30 hotel rooms and suites, reception and back office Owner: USM U. Schärer Söhne AG, Münsingen (Switzerland) Furniture: USM Haller matte silver Architect: Ali Tayar, Parallel Design, New York (Switzerland)
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