Zero Real Estate, a spin-off of the pair’s 2016 project Null Stern Hotel, which loosely translates into “zero star hotel,” is timely given the current situation. Social distancing becomes easy with the open-air concept where only Mother Nature surrounds guests in their minimalistic hotel, if we can even call it that. The beds are arranged tastefully on outdoor slopes, away from civilization. No shelter from cold, rain, snow, or wind. Guests need to be okay with vulnerabilities to weather and being in the open.
With no physical barriers, privacy is minimal. It’s ideal for couples or those comfortable with open surroundings, not for everyone. Many of the suites are in remote mountain areas. Getting there may require significant travel, hiking, or navigation. Also, amenities beyond the basics are limited. Null Stern is not just about having someplace to stay — it’s about rethinking what comfort, luxury, and hospitality are. By removing barriers (physical and conceptual), it encourages guests to reflect on what they value: the view, the stars, the natural world, the quiet.
