The history of the Türalihus in Valendas goes back to 1485. It became vacant in 1941 and the known architect Rudolf Olgiati purchased the building in 1973, but didn't get to renovate it. It was sold by his son, Valerio Olgiati, to Ferien Im Baudenkmal in 2007. The renovations under the direction of architects Capaul & Blumenthal were completed in 2014.
The Türalihus has been remodelled and expanded many times over the centuries. Its eponymous stair tower is one of these additions.
Türalihus, Valendas
Türalihus, Valendas
There are now two vacation homes inside the Türalihus with the upper one allowing to accomodate more people. The entrance leads to the stair tower from which both apartments are accessed.
Türalihus staircase
Türalihus staircase
Türalihus staircase and window
Since there was almost no furniture left in the Türalihus when the foundation Ferien im Baudenkmal purchased the property, the interior now features new furniture by Swiss manufacturers and designers such as Horgenglarus and Martinhauser.
Türalihus living room
The original structure and the unique character of the house were preserved even in rooms such as the bathroom that were brought up to modern standards.
Türalihus bathroom entrance
Türalihus bathroom with wall paintings
Many of the wall paintings could be preserved.
Türalihus wall painting
Türalihus dining room
Türalihus wall painting
The soot-blackened stone walls in the kitchen still remind us of the long history of the Türalihus.
Türalihus kitchen
The renovation of the Türalihus received several awards such as "Gute Bauten" in Grisons (2017) and "Umgang mit denkmalwürdiger Bausubstanz" by the Wüstenrot Foundation (2017).
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