located right in the historic heart of dresden, the gewandhaus is staying true to its roots, even though it just readied itself for the future. the recently reopened, remodeled five-star boutique hotel’s ties to the past date back to the 18th century when it was used as a cloth hall (hence, indeed, its name), and in the dramatic, glass-roofed courtyard this memory is still most vivid. still, the comfort zone the hotel creates by means of its amenities, its own signature steak house [m]eatery, and its design-enamored details spread out throughout the entire building, is perfectly modern. these are some shots of what struck us as most beautiful…