A masterplan for a new thermal spa complex in San Pellegrino, Italy, reimagining a storied location through a bold yet context-sensitive lens -- reconnecting cultural heritage, architecture, and ecological awareness.
Nestled in the foothills of the Dolomites, San Pellegrino Terme carries the legacy of its iconic mineral water source alongside a rich architectural heritage — the Grand Hotel, the Casino Municipale, and the Centro Termale all speak to a civic tradition of wellness and public grandeur. Asymptote’s 300,000-square-meter masterplan draws from this context to propose a comprehensive vision for wellness-driven regeneration that extends rather than displaces the town’s existing character.
Context
The design builds on the picturesque geography and architecture of San Pellegrino, a historic town nestled in the foothills of the Dolomites in northern Italy. The site’s proximity to landmarks such as the Grand Hotel, the Casino Municipale, and Centro Termale situates it within a powerful architectural narrative, one that celebrates civic grandeur and natural beauty.
Program
The proposal includes a new thermal resort, a spa complex, and a hospitality program that responds to both the past and the future. Asymptote’s design approach integrates regional traditions and geology with contemporary technologies and sustainable materials, crafting a roofscape that symbolically and physically frames the town’s identity. The plan embraces renewable energy systems, efficient infrastructure, and intelligent land use to reduce environmental impact while enhancing the guest experience.
Vision
San Pellegrino Terme represents a forward-looking urban model, reconnecting cultural heritage, architecture, and ecological awareness in a masterplan that repositions the town as a premier European wellness destination.
