12 deck design ideas with bamboo boards

The incredible stability of MOSO Bamboo boards allow unprecedented design freedom for architects and landscapers. Check out 12 decking design ideas from luxurious hotel decks to private gardens, showcasing the design freedom and durability of MOSO Bamboo.

A deck with the feeling of infinite length

The terrace of the Meier on Rothschild apartments appears infinite thanks to the tongue and groove match system at the ends of the bamboo boards. This system is only possible with extremely stable materials. The renowned architect Richard Meier, winner of the Pritzker Prize, designed the Tower Apartments of Meier on Rothschild and wanted to use sustainable materials. Its numerous ecological credits, durability and natural beauty made the Bamboo X-treme boards the ideal decking product for this project. 

The Meier on Rothschild project
Design: Richard Meier
Photography: Lior Teitler

Invisible installation is effortless with hidden fasteners

Behind a private villa in Vouzela, Portugal, stands an infinity pool with an unusual shape, where an oval silhouette breaks the usual rectangular form. Bamboo N-durance^® Decking has been installed using the invisible Grad^® installation system, creating a seamless look.

The infinity pool project in Vouzela
Design: Álvaro Pereira together with Banema and Pedro Cardoso
Photography: Álvaro Pereira
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A luxurious bamboo deck featuring a chevron pattern

Outdoor decking can be a continuation of the indoor flooring and often the interior design is extended to the terrace. In this Moroccan villa, the owners wanted to continue the chevron pattern of the interior floor in the bamboo decking outdoors. Thanks to the high stability of the MOSO^® Bamboo X-treme^®, the bamboo boards could be installed with the same pattern as the flooring in the house.

Chevron deck in Casablanca
Partner: Revetou
Photography: Tarik Hart
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Luxury design at Madwaleni River Lodge

In keeping with the luxury design of the new Madwaleni River Lodge in South Africa, the owners were looking for a high-end quality deck. "We tested out five different decking products in the harsh African sun on the banks of the Umfolozi River for a year. At the end of the year the MOSO Bamboo X-treme^® Decking was still in perfect condition and had fared the best of the 5 products. That, combined with their stored carbon, led us to choose MOSO^®," explains Andrew McGill, Product Manager at African Habitat Conservancy.

Design freedom by combining bamboo boards with different widths

The combination of different board widths offers more freedom in the design of the terrace. The owner of this beautiful villa in Cape Town, South Africa, took full advantage of this. He decided to install a combination of boards in widths of 137, 155 and 178 mm. This combination creates a unique and inspiring result. In addition to the different board widths, it is also possible to play with the different surfaces of the Bamboo X-treme^® Decking boards, choosing between the smooth or grooved side, or a combination of both.

The private residence in Cape Town
Photography: Canvas Sky Design

Curved, brushed boards at Vabali Spa Hamburg

The spacious spa facilities (36000 m²) at Vabali Spa Hamburg are designed to resemble a Balinese village where up to 500 guests can relax. Just like in Berlin and Dusseldorf, Bamboo X-treme^® Decking was selected for the outdoor areas. Thanks to the application of invisible MOSO^® Clips and joists the installation was quicker and easier. Moreover, it gave the deck areas a much more luxurious appearance as the clips are hidden. A board was specially produced for the spa that is both curved and brushed on the surface. This ensures the boards dry faster and provides more slip resistance. For the stairs non-slip decking boards with two anti-slip strips provide even more slip resistance.

Savanna finish for decking boards and steps at Hotel Soleblu

On the rooftop terrace of Hotel Soleblu in Rimini, MOSO Bamboo N-durance Decking has been beautifully integrated. The Sikkens Cetol Savanna finish gives the decking a lighter, more refined tone, creating a striking contrast with the turquoise pool water. Perfect for any outdoor setting, MOSO Bamboo N-durance Decking truly shines in Mediterranean landscapes.

A combination of decking and cladding at Casa Cachagua

Situated in the heart of Cachagua, Chile, stands a distinctive project that pays homage to the legacy of the renowned architect Jorge Elton Alamos. The design contains Bamboo X-treme^® Decking and Cladding and blends in with the natural landscape. The product’s natural beauty enhances the aesthetic of this modern yet nostalgic home, while its eco-friendly properties align with today’s need for sustainable materials. 

Dancing the night away at Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel 

A great example of MOSO^® Bamboo Decking being suitable for heavy traffic is the sun terrace at the Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel. The best DJs in the world and thousands of visitors celebrate life and experience the Ushuaïa experience around the dj-booth and pool. The visitors dance and jump on a terrace made of 3000 m² Bamboo X-treme^® decking.

A warm, caramel Bamboo Deck at Higher Roch Tower

The design of Higher Roch Tower in Montpellier is deliberately Mediterranean and the wavy shape is by a flamenco dancer’s dress. These wave-like curves offer an outdoor space to each of the apartments, creating a connection between the interior and exterior. 4,000 m² of the warm, caramel coloured Bamboo N-durance^® Decking has been installed in the building, which was created by the architectural office Brenac & Gonzalez et Associés.

Promenade at the St. Regis Red Sea Resort

Over 60.000 m2 of MOSO^® Bamboo X-treme^® has been used on the walkways and villas of the St. Regis Red Sea Resort. The material coincides with the sustainability goals of the project as well as the need for an extremely durable material without cutting corners when it comes to looks. The heavy-duty Bamboo X-treme^® Decking ensures resilience against the elements, making it an ideal choice for this unique environment.

The St. Regis Red Sea project
Design: Kengo Kuma
Photography: Red Sea Global
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A weathered deck still looking elegant

MOSO^® Bamboo X-treme^® Decking boards were installed at the headquarters of the shipping company Jumbo Maritime. MVSA Architects and the owner Jumbo Maritime selected bamboo boards for the 2500 m² decks at the office balcony and the surrounding garden. On the company's rooftop, the Bamboo X-treme^® Decking and the railing is reminiscent of standing on a ship’s deck, overlooking the harbours. 5 years after the installation of the deck, MOSO^® experts came back to take new photos: the bamboo boards have an elegant grey look and are still as beautiful as the day of installation.

The Jumbo project
Design: MVSA Architects
Photography: Lior Teitler
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