We serve hotel owners. Communities. The planet.
Côte (pronounced koht, stands for coast) is an independent studio where design, strategy, and storytelling meet to shape a more sustainable hospitality industry.
We proactively help independent hotel owners do good for people and the planet, looking beyond their walls to see the surrounding communities, to understand what their needs are, and ensure that tourism serves their wellbeing. Our focus lies in rooting hotels within their locations and communities.
Our work aims to shift away from an extractive way of being towards one grounded in authentic prosperity and mutual benefit. We pinpoint pivotal moments for transformative change, cultivating sustainable relationships between hospitality businesses and their neighbouring communities, allowing business owners to show a sincere dedication to positively contribute to their neighbourhoods.
Our vision is to cultivate a hospitality industry that empowers and nourishes everyone within and around it.
Our journey ↗
Hotel Concept Design
We craft hospitality concepts with mindfulness at their core, integrating various elements into a cohesive whole.
Through collaborative sessions and design thinking methodologies, we craft hospitality concepts that respect the natural environment while promoting social inclusivity and cultural sensitivity. The conceptual framework serves as a roadmap, helping you gradually build your hospitality business.
Our designs consider environmental factors, local cultures, and social dynamics to create experiences that prioritise the well-being of the land and communities in which you operate.
At the heart of our mission is the belief that forging strong ties with local communities is essential for fostering lasting, sustainable change. Through intentional actions, we ensure that business practices align with the needs of both the enterprise and the local community, promoting holistic well-being and environmental stewardship.
Designed concepts that support a slower, mindful way of living and moving in the world.
Our approach ↗
Consulting
We help hospitality businesses embed social responsibility into their practices. We work with impact-minded business owners, grounding their aspirations in their localities by connecting them with the land and the community within which they operate. We ensure that business practices align with the interests of its locality by locating local pain points and helping find sustainable solutions, ultimately establishing a genuine and trusted connection.
Our approach to sustainability consulting encourages a journey inward as we explore the purpose and values that shape us. This process gives a deeper understanding of our essence and how it relates more deeply to our business practices. By embracing this inward journey, we manifest a harmonious outward expression, creating a positive and lasting impact on the place we call home, the people we serve, and the rich cultural tapestry we are privileged to be a part of.
With thorough location research and impact assessments, we can create a framework of action for your hospitality business that connects you to your local ecosystem.
We empower our clients to rethink their strategies, fostering regenerative outcomes that benefit the whole ecosystem.
Find your tailored approach ↗
Design & Communications
We help your business articulate its true purpose and sustainability ethos through design, crafting a compelling narrative, and conveying meaningful messaging.
Grounded in harmony with all that moves, we transcend traditional design boundaries to communicate what matters most to you and the world today. We view design not only as an aesthetic or practical experience, but also as a means to connect with ourselves, and our environment, and cultivate a deeper understanding of our place within the world.
Authentically representing your essence, we are specialised in articulating your social and environmental initiatives in a way that deeply resonates with your audience. For developing businesses and hoteliers aiming to reposition as sustainability leaders, we will infuse your brand's core values into a narrative that captivates and inspires.
Designed concepts that support a slower, mindful way of living and moving in the world.
Creative Studio ↗
“I believe that as hoteliers, we share a responsibility. Not just to acknowledge the consequences of our presence, but to attend to the wellbeing of the land and the communities in which we operate, interact with, and serve in all we do.”
Charline Catteeuw, founder