In the heart of the Whitsundays, a dramatic sculptural installation now anchors the lobby of the Reef View Hotel on Hamilton Island – a flowing, ethereal feature wall that blurs the line between architecture and art. Designed by Poco Designs and brought to life by Inform Tops, the 10.76-metre high structure reimagines the possibilities of solid surface material, transforming Corian into something almost weightless: a curtain of white, rippling across the wall like fabric caught mid-motion.
The brief was deceptively simple – a feature wall with curvature, something abstract and bold. But executing that vision on such a large scale, and in a hospitality setting, demanded a material that could deliver on both aesthetics and performance. The design team turned to 6mm Corian in Glacier White, a choice driven by its thermoformability, seamless finish, and ability to withstand the demands of high-traffic environments.
Material as medium
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Hotel Designs.
