5 key facts about this project
The Romantic Retreat is located in a partly secluded area, designed to offer guests a calm space for relaxation. The building takes cues from the nearby main lodge, creating a unified look across the resort while still allowing each structure to express its own style. The overall concept centers on crafting an experience where guests can feel connected to the surrounding nature while enjoying various intimate spaces that meet their needs.
Spatial Organization
The layout of the Romantic Retreat is carefully designed to provide a balance between public and private areas. It includes important spaces like the Kitchen + Dining, Bathroom, Meditation Space, Entrance Foyer, Utility Closet, Bedroom + Lounge, and Outdoor Terrace. This arrangement allows guests to easily move between social areas and private retreats, enhancing comfort and usability.
Architectural Features
At the heart of the design is a wood floating bar that cuts through the stone rectangular structure of the cabin. This feature acts as both a visual focus and a functional element, housing the bathroom and kitchen. The design makes water distribution efficient by positioning a utility closet next to the entrance, reducing barriers between different spaces.
Natural Light and Views
The Bedroom + Lounge is designed with a large glass wall that brings in ample natural light and provides views of the surrounding area. Guests access this area through a corridor that passes through the floating bar. This transition heightens the feeling of space, contrasting the low ceiling of the corridor with the airy quality of the lounge, while still offering privacy.
Intimacy in Design
The bathroom emphasizes a sense of intimacy with careful choices, such as allowing natural light from a skylight to illuminate the shower area. The bathing space extends outward, creating a relaxing atmosphere with design elements that invite serenity.
Stone and wood materials link the retreat to its natural surroundings, grounding the architecture in its environment. Each detail is thoughtfully crafted to promote a connection with the landscape, resulting in a welcoming space for reflection and rest.
