History and architecture

The Lasserhaus is located in the oldest district of Stufels in Brixen. The listed gem, dating back to 1642, was originally owned by the Bischof or Pischöffl family of Stufels. It is one of the few noble houses in Stufels that has preserved its old character. It stands out particularly due to its colorful wall paintings on the façade. Depicted are the Queen of the Rosary, the Annunciation of Mary, the Flight to Egypt, Adam and Eve, Florian, and Ulrich. The year 1642, above the stone archway, marks the renovation of the house by its then-owner Georg Kempter. He was also the one who, in 1659, purchased the adjacent “Schützenhäusl,” later remodeled it, and combined it into one large property. Also noteworthy is the impressive four-story granary from the neighboring Glaserhaus, which was also incorporated into the building complex over time.

A distinctive feature is the presence of two staircases, indicative of the merging of several building units. Like all patrician houses, the property had its own chapel. In 1895, Ida von Lasser inherited the house, which had remained childless for over 200 years.

The house underwent several renovations over the centuries and housed various Brixen families until recently. In 2023, the Milanese architects Vudafieri Saverino Partners carefully renovated it and transformed it into an exclusive guesthouse on two levels.

For the house, which is fully listed as a historical monument, the architects Vudafieri Saverino & Partners developed a concept focused on the dialogue between history and modernity. With an approach that always considers the context and respects the genius loci, the Milanese firm reinterpreted the original elements of the residence, blending them in a balanced way with contemporary design choices in the new Arthotel. The project reflects the uniqueness of the bishop’s city of Brixen, which manages to combine its medieval tradition and atmosphere with avant-garde cultural proposals.

Commissioned by the Faller family, who have owned the old building for over 80 years, the spaces were divided, and the first two floors were converted into a 4-star superior Arthotel, while the top two floors remain the private residence of the family. The new structure, dedicated to hospitality, consists of ten rooms — including three suites, six double rooms, and one single room — with an intimate and refined atmosphere, where the Faller family’s collection of classical paintings meets works by contemporary artists, making the space a new attraction for the community.