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Like a Bleached Fossil, an Intriguing Hotel in Far Off Patagonia

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In distant Patagonia, a unique and strange hotel and spa has an otherworldly feeling.

The natural-looking roof construction of its amazing structure is organic, looking like a nest, or a some kind of giant spiders web.

Hugging the ground, the hotel and spa barely registers on the landscape.

Its boomerang shape seems to echo the curve of the sky.

Despite the low slung exterior, the panorama is experienced fully from within.

Enormous vistas are fully realized through the high windows.

The architect drew his inspiration from the idea of an old fossil, a prehistoric animal beached on the lakeshore, like those drawn by Charles Darwin.

The attention to detail is thanks to interior designers Alexandra Edwards and Carolina Del Piano.

Hand rails are formed of bleached driftwood scoured by the snows and winds across these desolate plains.

Natural materials, wood, leather, wool, cotton create a sense of unparalleled quiet and comfort.

The warmth of wood creates a sense of calm and peace.

The 40 rooms all face out onto the Torres del Paine that are magnificent snow capped mountains.

Grand sweeping spaces are contrasted with intimate settings of comfort.

The spa offers a nirvana for hikers, who barely change out of their backpacks during their stays.

Constructed almost entirely from the lovely native lenga wood, the organic feeling is unforced.

The Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa is a stunningly original hotel.

The masterpiece is the latest from architect Casu Zegers.