Our landscape architects were approached by a hotel owner in the Czech Republic to explore the future potential of the hotel grounds. The client appointed our landscape architect to develop concept ideas and a strategic landscape design.
Initially, the client wanted suggestions for developing land within the hotel ownership. The aim was to create year-round facilities that would attract visitors beyond the winter season. In addition, the client was considering extending the existing hotel grounds onto an adjacent plot.
The hotel occupies extensive grounds that include a mountain hillside and woodland. Currently, visitors mainly use the site during winter as a nursery ski slope. However, the site has significant potential for wider recreational and visitor facilities throughout the year. A public footpath runs along the northern boundary and connects with an extensive network of walking and cycling routes.
The client had no fixed ideas for the site’s future development. Therefore, our landscape architect worked closely with the client to explore a range of opportunities. Through these discussions, we established and defined a clear strategic design brief.
The project focused on identifying the site’s existing landscape assets and opportunities. Our landscape architects developed potential design strategies to diversify land uses and expand the range of visitor facilities. Furthermore, we considered how the site’s natural topography, woodland and existing recreational connections could support new activities.
Another key opportunity involved extending the site’s use beyond the winter season. Consequently, our landscape architect explored ideas for year-round recreation and tourism. These ideas included opportunities for both short-stay and longer-stay holidays.
The final project output comprised a strategic landscape design and ideas report for Hotel Neptune. Together, these documents identify opportunities to maximise the potential of the hotel’s extensive landscape and strengthen its visitor offer.
The client intends to develop the strategic landscape masterplan over several phases in the coming years. As a result, the landscape architect’s masterplan provides a flexible framework for the hotel’s long-term landscape development.
Landscape Institutes Work Stages: A to B
Client: Hotel Neptune, Malá Morávka, Czech Republic