Shapers Club offers an innovative concept that celebrates surf culture through a unique physical space designed to foster connections between visitors, enthusiasts, and professionals. The ambition: to make the craft of board shaping visible and create a vibrant ecosystem around the world of surf—blending craftsmanship, art, lifestyle, and community spirit.
The workshops at Shapers Club House are conceived as crossroads for ideas and encounters. A variety of spaces will encourage a rich mix of uses—from leisure to creation, and knowledge sharing. This place will evolve throughout the day, becoming a space in constant transformation.
At the heart of the project is a hybrid living space, open to a broad audience—both local and international. A true cultural and community hub built around surfing, designed to spark human interaction.
Key spaces include: • A bar / café / restaurant with an underground spirit, combining industrial and natural vibes—modular and adaptable for events • A mezzanine coworking area, connected and laid-back, designed for surf-minded entrepreneurs • A dock-style surf shop with consulting space, a curated board cellar featuring premium models, and a direct view of the shaping bays • An autonomous surf club, surf camp-style, with training room, video feedback and tailored pedagogy • A large outdoor wooden terrace surrounded by greenery—a flow-through space for relaxation and connection between zones
The entire venue is designed to encourage spontaneous encounters and immersion into surf culture, driven by a rich program of exhibitions, concerts, talks, competitions, and activations.
On the production side, the shaping workshop is optimized for flow and efficiency, within an ergonomic environment. Glass openings allow the craft to be showcased without disrupting the shapers—offering insight into the essential steps of board making.
This hybrid space, merging craftsmanship, innovation, culture, and relaxation, embodies a new generation of community-driven creative places rooted in the world of surf.
Place : Marennes Description : Hybrid space Status : Done Area : 1800 m2 Photo credit : @elsagirault_photography
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