Designed by the Munich-based architectural practice Oikios, the main building of the Alpengold Hotel Davos has become an unmistakable new landmark due to its oval form and a metal façade that almost seems to be flowing. The incisive curves of the external envelope allow the building to merge into its surroundings and at the same time diminish the apparent size. Wavy façade elements that wrap themselves tightly around a strictly orthogonal core structure.

Every one of the 791 spandrel panel elements is unique. However, each has an identical, square, steel rib construction, so the elements could still be produced very economically according to a modular system. In terms of the manufacturing precision, the individual elements (in standard sizes of about 1.6m x 4.5m and special sizes up to 14.6m long) are comparable with pieces of furniture – and were handled with similar care. Every façade element had its own bespoke transport frame so that it could be safely transported to Davos by road from the production plant in Plzeň in the Czech Republic.