The history of the Grauer Bär Hotel goes back half a millennium. It has, in fact, been in the hands of the same family for nine generations now. The reconstruction and renovation of the bar, reception area, lobby, rooms, and restaurant extension were thus carried out by a variety of different architects over the course of many years and with great sensitivity. The spatial and historical qualities of the old building were developed in this way; at the same time, though, a new and contemporary atmosphere was created. The existing historical structure served as the starting point for the architectural changes, which were integrated in such a way that creates the feeling it has always been so. The bar in particular, which was done in light wood, white plaster and hanging lamps, with clean lines, has become one of the village's main meeting places.
The advantage of continually building upon the historical structure in each respective contemporary formal language is easy to recognize in this example: an unmistakable atmosphere of tradition has come into being.