Residence in the Alpine lake village of Schörfling
This summer, to recover from a lengthy trip visiting family in the States, we spent a few days visiting the crystal-clear water of Lake Atter (der Attersee, nestled in the picturesque and pristine Austrian Alps. On a particularly cool and overcast day, with the threat of
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| The Villa Paulick on Lake Atter |
evening rain imminent, I decided to set out on a casual photo-walk up a sloping street into the sleepy village of Schörfling. While the tortes and coffee at Konditorei Ottet were my ultimate goal, I also wanted to enjoy the magnificent architectural details and textures on the homes and buildings along the way, which the residents seem to tend to with the same care and respect they provide for their natural surroundings.
The textures and details are ornate, yet always seem to be stylishly portrayed and deftly executed. Each design element is outstanding in its own way, but does not overwhelm the aesthetic whole. Nature is also a welcome addition adding a harmonic element to the aesthetic, in some places cultivated to the edge of wild abandon.
The promenade to Schörfling, along Lake Atter
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