Designing The Tubkaak Resort in Krabi Province did not begin with a hotel feature, but with surveying the land to preserve the trees that were already there. Combine this with extensive use of wood in its construction and Mr. Praphakorn Wathanayakul, the designer, has achieved an atmosphere that guests call ‘timeless’.
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The Feel of Indulgence - Sala Phuket
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Contemporary Architecture - Pullman P...
Mr. Phisit Sayamphol and the Habita Architects company faced a literal uphill battle in designing the Pullman Phuket Arcadia Hotel on its sloped location. Achieving the original concept while not compromising on luxury, a private atmosphere for each room, and without affecting the original landsc...
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The Trickiest Architect - Veranda
Sometimes a good design is not enough to make architecture memorable. It also needs to provide a comfortable experience. Mr. Smith Oboyawat, architect with the Office of Bangkok Architects, came up with the idea of using water as the resort’s core element. Extensive but seamless use of water thro...
