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A modern classic

In the middle of the Gastein Valley, in the middle of Hofgastein. This is where ‘Blü’ was planted. A hotel that is fully dedicated to free development. Emperor Franz I, who is steeped in history, plays a key role in the hotel’s positioning.

The flower emperor, who enjoyed the blooming flora throughout his life, was the inspiration for the name. Under the motto Bin so frei (Be so free), the hotel is a place for the relaxed & active. To blossom and put down roots. Open to everyone and everything.

The Flower Emperor Franz I
I am so free
Letterhead
Guidance system
T-shirt
Blossom up
Logo signet

The new lively word and figurative mark, with a fresh world of colors and fonts, blossoms without forgetting the roots and communicates the new hotel in a fresh and contemporary way.

Guidance system
Wine list
Still life court
T-shirt
Coaster
Bar

Sebastian Curi’s illustrations are also self-confident and striking, making an essential part of the positioning visible. Large-scale characters communicate the hotel and its surroundings with a wink.

Visual world
Door hanger
Visual world
Towel
Visual world
Greeting card
Visual world
Guidance system
Illuminated sign
Carpet
Guidance system
Gym stickers
Guidance system
Gluing

Project Details

Awards

ADC* Europe Silber

Creativ Club Austria Gold

D&AD

TDC New York

Scope

Art Direction

Branding

Digital

Illustration

Typedesign

Wayfinding System

In the middle of the Gastein Valley, in the middle of Hofgastein. This is where ‘Blü’ was planted. A hotel that is fully dedicated to free development. Emperor Franz I, a man steeped in history, plays a key role in the hotel’s positioning. The flower emperor, who enjoyed the blossoming world of plants throughout his life, was the inspiration for the name. Under the motto ‘Am so free’, the hotel is a place for the relaxed & active. To blossom and put down roots. Open to everyone and everything.

Credits:

• Creative & Art Direction: Kurt Glänzer, Josef Heigl – Illustration: Sebastian Curi – Text: Matthias Alber – Photography: Medium Large