HEJMO Hostel

Description

Project: Construction of a hostel

Location: Soorts-Hossegor (France)

Architect : URB1N

Design office: Abak Ingénierie Aquitaine

Contractor: Charpente Hourcade

© Photo credits: Matthieu Lecouvey – Initial Ingénierie

Located in Hossegor, HEJMO is situated in a particularly challenging environment, characterised by prevailing winds, sea spray and a salty atmosphere. Against this backdrop, the façade was designed to combine strength, durability and architectural simplicity, in keeping with the site’s intended use.

HEJMO is a hybrid space, a cross between a hostel and an inn, conceived as a welcoming and relaxed place for socialising, deeply rooted in the local surfing culture.

To address these challenges, the project incorporates CLAD 4 cladding in the Heat colour, chosen for its technical performance: UV resistance, excellent performance in a salty atmosphere and wind resistance (V4 rating).

Completed in 2022, the building now provides concrete feedback: the façade has not shifted and retains both its aesthetic appeal and its original performance.