As names for residential developments go, 'The Rock' might not instantly bring to mind aspirational living. Yet, as with books and covers, never judge a project by its name; 'The Rock' is in fact a rather spectacular new development in the Uruguayan coastal resort of Punta del Este, scheduled to open in 2026. Designed by celebrated Uruguayan-Canadian architect Carlos Ott, with interior furnishings by Italian heritage design brand Molteni&C, 'The Rock' is definitely more diamond than cave.
The Rock, Punta del Este
The development sits away from the town on a promontory (hence the name) and is a symphony of cantilevered terraces and panoramic views over the Atlantic coast. 'The Rock' will be home to 25 residences and three penthouses, all boasting breezy, open-plan layouts with plenty of indoor-outdoor moments to maximise coastal living.
The interiors are being masterminded by Molteni&C, calling on their experience and expertise to bring domestic worlds of the finest quality to life with a compelling combination of craft and soul. In the case of 'The Rock', we find a range of tailor-made fitted furnishings and more familiar freestanding pieces from Molteni’s extensive archive.
Kitchens will be anchored by the linear 'Hi-Line 6' model kitchen. Bedrooms will feature Vincent Van Duysen’s 'Gliss Master’s' walk-in wardrobe systems. Inside and out, in private and public areas, furniture has been chosen to support comfort and relaxation, with the residences intended to be homes for year-round living.
This being a Molteni&C project of course there is an air of refined elegance and glamour that graces details throughout, from materials and finishes to the smallest touchpoints that will connect inhabitants to their interior environments. It might be some time before The Rock is hewn into reality but, when it opens its doors in 2026, we have no doubt it will sparkle.
