An unexpected gem

When you drive along the main road through Saxon in the Valais, you would never expect it. Hardly anyone would think, driving along the orchards, that this small village was once a sophisticated and cosmopolitan destination for people from all over the world.

While surveying the buildings of Villa Fama, we took a trip into the glamorous past. Many famous people stayed at the villa, including Fyodor Dostoevsky, Victor Hugo and Giuseppe Garibaldi.

Villa Fama was built in 1861 by Joseph Fama when he settled in Saxon and took over the management of the casino and baths, transforming it into an exclusive establishment.

To bring the now vacant mansion back to life and transform it into a hotel experience, our team surveyed the property and modeled it in 3D. The architect and his team can now optimally incorporate their modern vision into the premises, which are worthy of protection.