Horm Stories #33
Did you know that not every pilot is qualified to land at Innsbruck Airport?
Innsbruck is classified as a Category C airport, meaning that pilots must demonstrate their ability to handle complex visual approaches without the aid of autopilot, often under challenging conditions such as turbulence and strong mountain winds. To be authorized to land or take off from the Tyrolean capital, pilots are required to complete additional simulator training hours and take practical lessons with an instructor.
This is due to the airport’s unique topography and the powerful “Föhn Wind”, which together make landings in this area exceptionally technical and demanding.
Se non sei un pilota d’aereo, ma solo un passeggero, puoi trascorrere l’attesa del tuo volo nella VIP lounge dell’aeroporto, uno spazio progettato per accogliere i viaggiatori in un ambiente raffinato e in un’atmosfera di assoluta serenità. L’uso di materiali pregiati come pietra, legno di rovere massiccio, ottone e velluto dona allo spazio un carattere distintivo, mentre l’ambientazione urbana e contemporanea si fonde con l’artigianato alpino, creando un’atmosfera accogliente e rilassante.
The project was created by Nina Mair Architecture + Design (project team: Nina Mair, Stefanie Budweiser, Ana Țurcan) and has been honored with both the German Design Award and the Austrian Interior Design Award.
One of the lounge’s distinctive features is the Granny lamps by Casamania, which help evoke the atmosphere of a cozy, home-like environment. Crafted from pure virgin wool sourced from the remote valleys of Tyrol, these lamps offer a texture that is both rugged and inviting, making the space feel even more welcoming.
Thanks to meticulous attention to detail and the selection of exclusive materials, Casamania products have once again helped create a sophisticated environment that conveys both the warmth of home and a sense of welcoming hospitality.
