L’eautelier - design (atelier), hospitality (hotelier) and the water (l’eau).
We specialize in aquatic living environments - above and below sea level - extending ocean-friendly hospitality to deeper depths and lasting for generations to come.
We enjoy solving problems through clever designs for clients that aren’t afraid to get wet! Our niche includes floating hotels and underwater space stations. Clients include global hospitality brands, independent hosts, and aquanauts. We can be found at the ocean - islands, coastlines & offshore.
We also spend time on land as it too, is linked to the ocean. We raise awareness about this relationship with our guidebook, public & private events, panel discussions, conferences and consultancies. Ocean literacy is an important part of our work and is at the heart of our stories.
Aquatic Living
As water can be contained in various forms, so can we. Designing items that are prone to get wet and suitable for the wild lifestyle that goes with it.
Marine Environments
Conscious hospitality moves beyond the surface level to offshore and deep down in the sea. Maintaining mental health is our priority and connection holds the key.
Regenerative Space
A space that grows with you, stays with you. We value aging gracefully and allow for periods of rebirth. Renovation is a form of healing.
Storytelling
Our designs are built upon stories. From the handwoven fibres to the symbols stitched into a pillow. Meet our muses as they guide you into the otherworldly.
Our process is research inspired, solution-focused & clever
01
Research & Immersion
Kicking off with a workshop, this phase develops the project goals and metrics to design towards, written and visual language, market positioning, plan & next steps. The outcome is a guide for the current and future project teams to reference beyond construction.
02
Hospitable Solutions
Design considers the whole. The guest, the host & the surrounding environment. How this trio interacts depends on programming factors and the location. Adding in operations such as cleaning and maintenance. What develops is a functional space that ages gracefully.
03
Wet Features & Style
Lastly, we layer in bespoke elements and bring characters to life. These can grow and evolve over time while maintaining the storyline. Specialty features make the space worthwhile.