new images of nomadic resorts and bo reudler studio’s eco-resort in sri lanka

the structures are designed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape by using carefully selected natural materials.

Osanda Cooray edited by philip stevens February 22, 2019 3 min

the wild coast tented lodge in sri lanka has been designed by nomadic resorts and bo reudler studio. the man-made structures blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape thanks to the use of carefully selected natural materials. the use of arched fabric structures allows each of the twenty eight cocoon tents to take on the shape and colour of the rocks and boulders that lay scattered nearby, whilst a clever layout in the shape of a leopard’s paw print alludes to the area’s most famous resident.

new images of nomadic resorts and bo reudler studio's eco-resort in sri lanka
vehicles will whisk guests to the quietest corners of yala national park

while the main buildings, made of bamboo, blend in with the distinctive rock formations of yala, the uniquely shaped tents, called ‘cocoons’ and ‘urchins’, offer a luxury five star resort with state-of-the art amenities including air-conditioning. the open-air bamboo-clad bar and dining pavilion – designed to mirror the boulders scattered across the golden beach beyond – wrap around the resort’s enormous free-form swimming pool. guests can enjoy creative daily-changing menus of authentic sri lankan cuisine in the restaurant, as well as sundowner cocktails and picnics al fresco on the sand dunes, watching dusk settle over the indian ocean. the library doubles up as an educational centre where guests learn about the wildlife in the park and watch documentaries, further explained by the lodge’s expert guides.

new images of nomadic resorts and bo reudler studio's eco-resort in sri lanka
the open-air bamboo-clad bar and dining pavilion