The building that now houses the Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel was built in 1970 in an expedient, straightforward style. Throughout the years, various operators undertook renovations based on their individual needs and tastes, which presented a challenge in the renovation of the building. The first step was to remove all unsuitable elements while refurbishing all materials and surfaces that could be worth preserving. Any new materials that were brought into the building needed to fit stylistically with the original construction; this served as a basis for the next steps in the design process. The “leitmotif” of the Bikini Island & Mountain Hotels is the hedonistic lifestyle of hippies; their peaceful protests and campaigns for nuclear disarmament were key sources of inspiration for the design team. The flower children and all the facets of their creative, artistic creations served as a basis for the design concept of the hotel. One contemporary interpretation of this attitude towards life is known as “Gypset,” a mixture of “Hippie” and luxury. An important aspect of the Hippie Movement was to forego industrially manufactured mass products and return to handcrafted items. This placed an emphasis on expressing creativity, individuality and the enjoyment of life. The result is a unique hotel that features the natural beauty of handicraft, a connection to local surroundings, and an opportunity for guests to turn their thoughts inward and find inner peace.