Phuket’s identity can be found in every square inch of Sala Phuket. It is a development that took inspiration from the island’s Sino-Portuguese history during the design phase, then adopted local materials, such as rubber wood, during its construction. Mr. Amata Luphaiboon and Twitee Vajrabhaya, leading architects with the Department of Agriculture, wanted guests to be greeted by a strong Southern Thai feel.
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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...
