Buchinger Wilhelmi Fasting clinic Nice

in collaboration on behalf of Proiectum Management & Planung.

Technical project management, client representation, product development, sustainability concept (technical, architectural, organizational), interior design focused consultation

• Client: Buchinger Wilhelmi

• Location: Roquefort-les-Pins, Côte d'Azur, France (20 minutes from Nice Airport)

• Total Investment: €150 million

• Planned Opening: Q1 2029

• Site Area: 44 hectares total, 2.5 hectares buildable

• Total Building Area: approximately 18,000 m²

• Accommodation: 95 rooms + 4 private fully-equipped villas

• Spa & Wellness Area: 4,000 m² (including medical area of 600 m²)

• Pool Facilities: 4 pools including 25m outdoor pool

• Sustainability Features:

  • 400 m² photovoltaic panels

  • 300 m² climate wells

  • 1,500 m² biodynamic agriculture for kitchen supply

  • BDM Gold Standard certification (first of its kind)

• Additional Features:

  • Art and sculpture park

  • Large concert hall and art studio

  • Car-free zone concept

data quoted from Buchinger Wilhelmi website

Project description & Our consultation role

This flagship medical fasting and longevity clinic represents Buchinger Wilhelmi's expansion into France, building on over 100 years of expertise in therapeutic fasting medicine. The facility combines the renowned Buchinger fasting method with cutting-edge preventive medicine, wellness offerings, and individualized care in an exclusive setting for an international clientele.

As the consultants for this pioneering healthcare facility, we provided comprehensive client representation throughout the planning and development phases. Our responsibilities encompassed strategic plan controlling and owner's representation, ensuring that all design elements aligned with the clinic's therapeutic mission and sustainability goals.

We actively participated in all design coordination meetings with the international team, including architect Jean Paul Gomis from Nice, interior designer Matteo Thun from Milan, lighting designer Nicole Kober, kitchen planner Ian Grubb and all project team members. This collaborative approach ensured seamless integration of interior concepts with the overall architectural vision.

A significant focus of our consultation involved developing innovative concepts for sustainability integration, water management systems, and guest accessibility planning. We created comprehensive strategies for the car-free zone implementation, including alternative transportation solutions and parking concepts that support the facility's wellness-focused, environmentally conscious approach.

Additionally, we developed waste management protocols, comprehensive security concepts, and interior layout solutions that enhance both guest experience and operational efficiency. Our interior design approach emphasizes healing environments that promote health, sustainability, and longevity—core principles of the Buchinger philosophy translated into contemporary spatial design.

The project has achieved recognition as the first of its kind to receive the BDM Gold Standard (Bâtiment Durable Méditerranéen) sustainability certification, highlighting the successful integration of therapeutic interior environments with pioneering sustainable building practices in the Mediterranean region.

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