A 12th-century castle in the Swiss Alps, home to Andreas Caminada's three-star Michelin restaurant, has had a major makeover by Danish design studio Space Copenhagen.

"My wife Sarah and I wanted to create the perfect harmony between tradition and modernity, blending timeless design classics into the fabric of the castle," says Caminada. His restaurant is housed within a newly renovated 12th-century castle in the Swiss Alps, done by renowned design studio Space Copenhagen.

The redesign covers everything from the lobby to the guest rooms. The lobby now features timeless furniture pieces by Studio Oliver Gustav, including a stone side table by Maverick Lee and a brass table lamp by Michael Verheyden. These elements create a subtle dialogue with the castle's original architecture.

The dining room, Schloss Schauenstein's heart, has been transformed into an intimate space showcasing Caminada's culinary skills. Soft lighting casts dancing shadows across textured walls, while custom Sela dining chairs from De La Espada blend wood, leather, and textile to complement the refined setting.

In the Chimney Room Bar, warm rust tones create a cozy atmosphere. The space is furnished with Space Copenhagen's Loafer sofas for &Tradition, Stay Chairs for Gubi, and Frama's Sintra Stone Lounge Tables. Vintage pieces from the castle have been upcycled and reupholstered, seamlessly integrating with contemporary designs.

The guest rooms feature a mix of restored vintage pieces and iconic designs from B&B Italia, Cassina, and Bonacina. Earthy tones reflect the surrounding alpine landscape, with soft greys, burnt orange, forest greens, and warm neutrals. Large windows frame views of the valley and village below, blurring the boundaries between inside and out.

"Each room is a study in understated elegance, deliberately stripped of excess to let the architecture, and the guest's own experience, breathe,” Space Copenhagen co-founder Signe Bindslev Henriksen explains. “No two rooms are the same; each offers its own sense of place."

The bathrooms, finished in stone with minimalist fixtures, feature rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs, enhancing the sense of calm and luxury. Throughout the castle, natural materials like oak, soft wool, and linen introduce contemporary warmth while respecting the medieval heritage.

Her partner, Peter Bundgaard Rützou, adds: "There's a rare stillness to the rooms. They offer different forms of respite, but all share a sense of comfort, privacy, and connection to the landscape. We hope guests feel less like they're checking into a hotel and more like they're being welcomed into a thoughtfully curated retreat."

Photo courtesy of Joachim Wichmann