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    Custom wooden skate bowl at NOAH Surf House featuring Skatelite surfacing with ocean views.

    Noah Surf House

    Skatepark bowl

    Above the coastline with uninterrupted ocean views, NOAH Surf House blurs the boundaries between hospitality, surf culture and skateboarding. More than a destination to stay, it's an immersive experience where every detail has been carefully crafted, from the laid-back interiors and coastal setting to the custom-built skatepark that sits at its core.

    Finished in Skatelite surfacing throughout, the skatepark features a flowing bowl and sculptural wooden wave section designed to emulate the rhythm and movement of the ocean. Built with technical precision and a fully timber structure, the terrain encourages carving, pumping and surf-inspired lines, delivering the sensation of riding waves on land. Engineered specifically for action sports, Skatelite provides a durable, weather-resistant riding surface capable of withstanding intensive use while maintaining consistent performance. Its seamless integration within the design allows form and function to work in harmony.

    The result is a destination where architecture, material innovation and movement converge, create a seamless connection between surfing, skating and contemporary design.

    Project

    Noah Surf House

    Design

    Alexandra Paiva + Vasco Vieira

    Material

    Skatelite Natural

    Application

    Skate bowl surface

    Location

    Santa Cruz, Portugal

    Skatelite-covered skatepark at NOAH Surf House combining a bowl and wave-inspired terrain for surf skating
    Flowing skatepark terrain at NOAH Surf House designed for carving, pumping and surf-style skateboarding, completed with Skatelite Natural, from Richlite's Heritage collection made from recycled paper
    People using the Skatebowl at NOAH Surf House, inspired by wave design and covered in Natural Skatelite, made from recycled paper.

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