Hartwachs-Öl Original travels to South America
PROTECTIVE COATING FROM OSMO FOR LUXURIOUS LODGE IN NATIONAL PARK IN PATAGONIA
“Torres del Paine” is one of the best known national parks in Chile and a part of Patagonia. Since as early as 1978, the national park is UNESCO biosphere reserve, in other words a model region, in which sustainable development should be realized with reference to ecological, economic and social issues.
The landscape is characterised by impressive mountains, glaciers, fjords and large lakes. On the river banks of the Salto Chico waterfalls, the hotel “Salto Chico” opened its doors in 1993.
From the hotel, vistiors can enjoy a unique view of the “Torres del Paine” (needle-like granite mountains) – the landmark of the National Park.
The hotel was designed by the Chilean star architect José Cruz and has over 49 rooms. José Cruz won the “Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award” in 2008. In his speech at the prize awarding, the Jury President, Professor Matti Rautiola, called José Cruz a master in the application of wood.
This is reflected in the hotel “Salto Chico”: it has a simple elegance. The dominating materials are wood and cement both inside as well as outside. This is a perfect combination in order to withstand the extreme weather conditions, strong wind and changes in temperature in Patagonia. Outside, the hotel was painted white – so it harmonises perfectly with the snow and ice of the mountain glaciers. Inside, great value was place on warmth and light.
Chilean Lenga, which was used in the interior construction, sets a warm contrast to the white walls. To protect the wood optimally, during the renovation works in 2012 interior wood was treated with Osmo Hartwachs-Öl Original 3032 Clear Satin. The aim was to retain the natural tone of the wood and at the same time protect it optimally.
Osmo Hartwachs-Öl Original is especially suitable for these renovation works because it keeps the natural characteristics of the wood and it is low-maintenance, water and dirt-repellent as well as hard-wearing. Thus, the interior wood is optimally protected, but simultaneously is radiates out warmth and cosiness through its natural colour.
LOCATION:
Nuprotec, Chile
ARCHITECT / PICTURES:
Chilean architekt José Cruz, Interior Wood
PRODUCT:
Osmo Hartwachs-Öl Original
