Custom Vertex
A custom Vertex with a uniquely sculptural faceted shell and bespoke finish, created for the Waldorf Astoria.
About the project
Perched cliffside on the Punta Cacique peninsula, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the brand-new Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica sits as a vertical village that blends into its surrounding landscape.
A network of multi-level pools culminate in a designated slide pool, designed to keep their most discerning small guests happy!
The completely custom design was inspired by the asymmetric pool edges of the many different pool shape silhouettes. We embellished upon these shapes to create a three-dimensional translation of the aerial views with a multi-faceted outside shell to reflect the pool architecture.
The custom finish echoes the palette of the hotel, grounded and earthy, to allow the stylised organic aesthetic to blend with the environment over time.
About the slide
Custom Vertex: W120 x H260 (cm) | W3’11” H8’6″ (ft + in).
Right-hand turn.
316L marine-grade stainless steel with custom finish applied on site.
Special considerations
With the slide designed to sit on a stone platform, we modified the steps to shorten the ladder.
We also designed a less steeply angled exit, so that we could accommodate a splash pool with a shallower depth.
Unique faceted design
We took inspiration from the asymmetric pool perimeters to create the geometric shell of the slide. image © Hilton
Something unique
Having drawn inspiration from the different pool shapes, we then created a completely custom design. image © Hilton