The abbey towers some 17 meters above the forecourt on mighty medieval retaining walls. Below stands the new Forum building like a little brother, separated by a respectful gap bridged at points by glazed walkways. The Forum appears to grow from the rock itself, clad in light gray dolomite that is roughly split at the base and polished smooth above. Its funnel-shaped entrance is carved into the massif. To heighten the sense of arrival, visitors ascend the final meters barrier-free by glass elevator or open staircase. They emerge in a glass pavilion with sweeping views that suddenly juxtapose the abbey with distant vistas, creating a striking sense of proximity. The atrium serves as an interface between the Forum and the monastery, delineating communal and private realms. Surrounding the Church of St. Michael on three sides, the monastery offers 120 guest rooms across three floors, in addition to seminar spaces. Individually decorated with custom furniture and a friendly, functional color palette, the single and double rooms feature intimate sitting nooks. The cloister and green courtyard invite contemplative lingering. A refined ambiance pervades through restrained materiality – oak wood and natural stone – in three colors: midnight blue, oxblood red, and mustard yellow.