The foundation of this story, of life and design, are the four Elements, the constituents of the Earth: Air, Earth, Fire, and Water. To these, several ancient cultures would add a fifth component: Ether or Quintessence, a pure element akin to the divine or  “life force”. And here we come to the heart of the Chalet al Foss project, a place where quintessence is sought daily, and where every environment is based on and recalls the original constituents of the Earth. Following this narrative thread, the project signed by Cestele Architetti focused on expanding the perception of the hotel's “feeling mood”, with particular attention to common areas. For instance, the bar counter and the hall, previously subdued in the compositional layout of the structure, have been revisited to become new strengths, if not symbols, of the hotel. At the same time, the now-recognized storytelling of Chalet al Foss related to the elements has been interpreted in new material and thematic terms.

A true cornerstone of the entire project has been the reorganization of the layout in a distributive and functional perspective. The aim was particularly to create a direct connection path between the bar counter, the first real visual and physical contact of the guests with the hotel, and the entrance. This feature, marked by a trait of happy informality, aims to eliminate the distance between users and collaborators. Guests can thus relax on the sofa for an initial exchange, always intended to know and then better meet their needs, as well as create a certain familiarity with the services offered by the structure.