Following the launch of the UK's first ever Flowrider® at the 5-star Retallack Resort & Spa (www.retallackresort.co.uk), the construction of its accompanying state-of-the-art bar, restaurant & retail area - the Loop complex - is nearing completion. Designed by Absolute, the restaurant interior is a functional light and airy space with bold bursts of colour that compliment Absolute's 'Loop' branding. Opening onto a sweeping balcony area which overlooks the 12m wide artificial wave, the space is being finished off with eames-style 'eiffel'chairs, black foam banquet seating, bespoke slide lights and quirky pendant lamps.
The development is the brainchild of Amy & Jason Keyter, whose long-term vision is to transform Retallack into the world's first ever inland surf resort. Plans for a breaking wave-pool are in the pipeline and next year a second barrelling Flowrider® will also be added into the mix.
"The aim is to create an exciting, safe and fun environment where guests of all ages can feel relaxed while enjoying a few thrills
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and spills," says Retallack Resort Director Jason Keyter. "Absolute have designed an interior that reflects the Retallack ethos - it's five-star style without pretentiousness. It's laidback but vibrant, fresh without being flashy. We're incredibly pleased with the results so far and very excited about the grand opening."
Absolute's Brand Manager Simon Thomasson adds, "For the Loop restaurant area we've used an impactful multi-colour palette but balanced it out with details such as the wooden wall and ceiling panelling. We've using funky lime-greens and purples to give the space a real sense of energy and we think it's a location that people will really connect with. The flowriding action is great to watch so the restaurant area needed to combine the functionality of an arena-style viewpoint and a certain extreme sports vibe while maintaining Retallack's five-star ambience. It has certainly been an unusual project and one we are very proud of."
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