ALBERT HOTEL by Clayton Korte

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Clayton Korte：阿尔伯特酒店坐落于历史悠久的弗雷德里克斯堡市中心，延续了凯德尔家族与这座丘陵小镇长达175年多的深厚渊源。酒店得名于阿尔伯特·凯德尔——一位建筑师、历史保护主义者和当地知名人士。凯德尔家族与弗雷德里克斯堡的联系可追溯至1847年，当时阿尔伯特的曾祖父来到此地担任镇上的医生和法官。酒店所在的地点正是当年凯德尔家族药房和故居的原址，这两处历史建筑如今已被巧妙融入新的酒店开发项目之中。

Clayton Korte：Located in historic downtown Fredericksburg, Albert Hotel builds on the more than 175-year legacy of the Keidel family’s relationship with this Hill Country town. Taking its name from Albert Keidel—an architect, historic preservationist, and man-about-town—the Keidel family’s connection to Fredericksburg dates to 1847, when Albert’s great-grandfather arrived to serve as the town doctor and judge. The hotel is located on the site where the Keidel family pharmacy and homestead still exist, both of which are integrated into the new hotel development.

由克莱顿·科尔特与新滑铁卢公司合作设计，这家精品酒店将历史风貌与现代设计巧妙融合，营造出静谧而优雅的氛围。酒店保留了多座历史建筑——凯德尔家族住宅（建于1860年）、布罗克曼-基内宅邸（建于1870年）、凯德尔药房（建于1906年）以及白象酒馆（建于1888年），以维持传统街景风貌，而酒店主体则隐匿于后方，进一步强化了宁静避世之感。酒店共设105间客房，包括宿舍式客房、套房及私人住宅等多种住宿类型，每间均配备定制化设施和专属设计家具。占地两英亩的园区内设有三家餐厅、两家酒吧和一间私人用餐室，并提供客房送餐服务。一座下沉式户外石灰岩泳池与休闲区为宾客带来远离德州酷暑的惬意休憩空间。其他设施还包括健身中心和一个2000平方英尺的全服务水疗中心。酒店拥有3600平方英尺的专用活动场地，以及1200平方英尺的夹层露台和活动草坪，可轻松承办各类活动。此外，一座独立的双层停车场位于东奥斯汀街对面，提供160个停车位。

Designed by Clayton Korte in partnership with New Waterloo, the boutique hotel merges the past with a new contemporary design to create a venue of quiet sophistication. The historic structures—Keidel family home (built in 1860), the Brockmann-Kiehne House (built in 1870), Keidel Pharmacy (built in 1906), and the White Elephant Saloon (built in 1888)—preserve the traditional streetscape, while the hotel itself is tucked behind to reinforce the sense of peaceful escape. The hotel’s 105 guest rooms include a mix of lodging, ranging from bunkrooms and suites to a private house, each with tailored amenities and custom-designed furniture. The two-acre property features three restaurants, two bars, and a private dining room. In-room dining will be available. A sunken outdoor limestone pool and lounge will offer guests a pleasant respite from the Texas heat. Other amenities include a fitness center and a 2,000-square-foot full-service spa. Events are easily accommodated with a 3,600-square-foot dedicated event space and a 1,200-square-foot mezzanine deck and event lawn. A separate, two-level, 160-space parking garage is located directly across East Austin Street.

新建筑的材料配色取自周边的丘陵地带。传统的木制外墙与定制的倾斜抹灰饰面相搭配，旨在捕捉并反射一天中不断变化的阳光。宽敞的屋檐延伸设计，为室内空间和步行通道遮挡了强烈的夏日阳光。室内设计则体现了阿尔伯特·凯德尔全球视野中更为柔和的一面——层次丰富、风格多元，温暖而不繁复，处处蕴藏着令人惊喜的细节发现。

The material palette of the new building draws from the surrounding Hill Country. Traditional wood siding is paired with a custom raked stucco finish, designed to capture and reflect the changing sunlight throughout the day. Generous roof overhangs protect interior spaces and walkways from the intense summer sun. The interiors reflect the softer side of Albert Keidel’s global sensibilities—layered and eclectic, warm yet unfussy, with unexpected discoveries throughout.

景观设计融入了本地的德克萨斯草类和树木，包括活橡树和刺槐，并利用场地回收再利用的材料，打造出贯穿整个园区蜿蜒曲折的花园与步道。

Landscape elements incorporate native Texas grasses and trees, including live oaks and mesquites, along with reclaimed and repurposed materials from the site to create meandering gardens and pathways throughout the property.

“在历史语境中进行设计，意味着拥抱时间的层层积淀——既尊重过去，又塑造未来。阿尔伯特酒店正是实现了这种微妙的平衡。” ——保罗·克莱顿，美国建筑师学会会员

“我们打造了一个既致敬凯德尔家族传承，又提供宁静雅致休憩体验的空间。材料的选择、新酒店在历史建筑后方的精心布局，以及与自然景观的融合，都体现了德克萨斯丘陵地区的独特精神。”——乔治·威尔考克斯，AIA，合伙人

“酒店、水疗中心以及多种餐饮选择为德克萨斯丘陵地区的 hospitality hospitality 场景做出了重要贡献。在米其林星级主厨的带领下，我们期待见证该项目的成功不断成长。”——特拉维斯·格雷格 AIA，合伙人

“Designing in a historic context means embracing the layers of time—respecting the past while shaping the future. The Albert Hotel achieves this delicate balance.” —Paul Clayton AIA

“We’ve created a place that honors the legacy of the Keidel family while offering a peaceful, sophisticated retreat. The material choices, careful placement of the new hotel behind the historic buildings, and the connection to the landscape all reflect the spirit of the Texas Hill Country.”—George Wilcox AIA, Partner

“The hotel, spa, and multiple dining options are a significant contribution to the hospitality scene in the Texas Hill Country. With a Michelin-starred chef at the helm, we’re excited to watch the project’s success grow.” —Travis Greig AIA, Associate