RNLI Training College & Hotel Bar
Poole Harbour, Dorset
The RNLI College & Hotel, located on the Dorset coast, boasts incredible views across Poole Harbour. The vast campus is home to this revered charity where many volunteers come to train to become brave lifeboat men and women saving lives at sea. The brief was to improve the first-floor circular bar surrounded by glass and views across the harbour. It lacked any identity, so the RNLI team's objective was clear; dramatically change the space to create a wow factor that celebrated visitors were at the heart of this iconic charity.
The RNLI's impressive art archive provided Emma with the perfect inspiration for redesigning the bar. The iconic RNLI colour palette, lifesaver equipment and nautical features all played a starring role in her final design. Natural wood light fixtures, framed crew helmets, boats suspended from the ceilings, and a bar adorned with bright yellow wellies added an element of fun.
"Emma quickly got to grips with this brief. She was keen to work with the unique location, heritage and coastal location to tell a story of our brand. The nautical touches were stylish and considered. Technically Emma had a lot to work with in terms of the architecture and working with all our key stakeholders but she sailed through. Everyone on the project team have enjoyed working with Emma and the sense of fun, expertise and professionalism".RNLI
