Atlantic Retreat

Where rolling mountains meet the ocean, a space emerges, here calm and bold expressions coexist.

Location:
HERMANUS
Element:
WATER
Energy:
DAWN
Material:
NATURAL LINENS, CUSTOM TERRAZZO, HANDCRAFTED MATERIALS
Inspiration:
The meeting of a mountain range and ocean tides

Atlantic Retreat

Year:
2022
Type:
HOSPITALITY, INTERIOR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Area:
506 sqm
Team:

E.THOMPSON

& TEAM 

Photo:
EMMA JUDE JACKSON

Nestled between RUGGED mountains
     and the rolling SEA,

this coastal retreat draws inspiration from the dramatic landscape that surrounds it. Expansive windows allow the mountain views to take center stage, the rhythm of the shoreline and the sweep of the peaks guided the design, creating interiors that reflect the natural movement, light, and textures of Hermanus.

Designed around HOSTING
     and CONNECTION,

the interiors balance warmth and richness with coastal freshness. Light-filled spaces evoke the serenity of the seaside town, while deeper, more dramatic rooms introduce contrast and intimacy.

 

The result is a RETREAT
     that feels both elevated and grounded,

a haven where the calmness of Hermanus is celebrated, authenticity is woven into every surface, and the rhythm of the mountains and sea guides the experience of living, gathering, and unwinding.