studio RHE: lido mar

‘lido mar’ by studio RHE, tivat, montenegro image © manuel vazquezall images courtesy of studio RHE

studio RHE a london-based firm has recently completed ‘lido mar’, in tivat, montenegro. the new marina development is built on an former yugoslavian navy submarine dry dock at porto montenegro. the structure features a grand bronze sculpture which sits upon an 80 meter long infinity pool to reveal the detailed geometric mosaic below. tall palm trees and seating are located around the edges of the deck to provide shade and landscaping against the expansive views of kotor bay. a reflective and illuminated sculpture by spanish artist jaume plensa sits and looks out to the sea beyond offsetting the plan’s symmetry.

using water as the driving element in the design, the 4 meter high glass doors which separate interior and exterior environments allowing the sea breeze to naturally vent and cool the building. the streamlined linear form takes qualities from the super yachts which surround the perimeter of the club. the white and timber clad facades create a sense of movement and repetition within the space leading you to the observation levels with vistas of the adriatic coast. a stepped profile sail above the building gesturing the strong connection to voyage and travel within this exotic mediterranean town.

streamlined structure image © manuel vazquez

outdoor seating with new landscaped site image © manuel vazquez

outdoor space with layered overhang image © manuel vazquez

entrance to club with reflective club image © manuel vazquez

(left) open deck and glass doors (right) undulating staircase image © manuel vazquez

(left) timber canopy (right) staircase image © manuel vazquez

terrace view of grounds image © manuel vazquez

timber line the interior and exterior materials image © manuel vazquez

pivoting glass doors image © manuel vazquez

project info:

design: studio RHE main contractor: cijevna komerc d.o.o. podgorica structural engineer: glanville consultants services design: cd international pool consultant: aquascapes uk structural steel: reid steel architectural metal: midas technologies sculpture: 8 possibilities by jaume plensa photography: manuel vazquez