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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Presidential Suite – Honeymoon Private Island in Phuket, Thailand by Architects 49 (Phuket) LimitedJuly 2nd, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Architects 49 (Phuket) Limited The Tavatimsa Heaven “Beyond the Jatumharachiga heaven settled is the highest land of heaven known as “The Tavatimsa Heaven”. This heavenly land covers a large area of 20,480,000 square kilometer, and surrounding it stands a long continuous glass wall that stretches into the sky. The place consists of thousand doors, each leading to a prestigious castle situated on the top. As the door slide apart an elegant flow of melody resonates throughout the place. A distance away, located is a pool of crystal clear water overflowing onto the ornamental stones bounding the pool. Garden benches provide a comfortable area for angels to enjoy their time and fulfil their pleasures. The most prominent and eye-catching castle of the Tavatimsa heaven is known as Paichayon Maha Prasat Comprising of a series of 7 glass wall reaching into atmosphere, and along with the series of enclosing glass walls nothing is comparable to the beauty of this place.”  Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol
 Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol The Buddhist belief1 stated in the passage above leads to a concept that determines the planning and forms of the buildings of Presidential Suite. Supplementary to the presence of the old building, elements such as engraved walls are integrated into the design. Besides casting various stimulating lights and shadows during the course of a day these pattern-engraved walls also control the direction of circulation, and, at the same time, deliver an intriguing approach to the entrance. Accompanied by the sparkling white pool, as rays of the sun sleep through the clear sheet of water, its colors merge with the emerald skin of the ocean in the foreground. Preserving the existing structure of a traditional Thai roof, meticulous alterations were made to the original building where the color white and glass walls are incorporated to achieve a light, airy atmosphere as though the buildings are hovering above heaven.  Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol  The paddling pool was set on the beachfront for a feeling of freshness. Dining here is enhanced with spectacular sunsets over the sea while dangling one’s toes in the water, Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol  A large open expanse of water eloquently expresses the Paradise Park spirit, Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol  Preserving the existing structure of a traditional Thai roof, meticulous alterations were made to the original building, Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol  Preserving the existing structure of a traditional Thai roof, meticulous alterations were made to the original building, Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol  Wall panel glass and graphic elements depicting “Montarops”, egg-shaped magnolia flowers that figure in Buddhist heaven, is a theme throughout each villa, Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol  Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol  Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol  The color white and glass walls are incorporated to achieve a light, airy atmosphere as though the buildings are hovering above heaven. Furniture and accessories are authentically Thai yet modern. White is used liberally to convey the concept of a floating haven, Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol  Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol  A flower-shade bathtub complements the surrounding design, Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol  The design of the lobby in front of Villa A is influenced by traditional Thai Sala but simplified to harmonize with the more modern building, Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol  Image Courtesy © Chaovarith Poonphol  Image Courtesy © Architects 49 (Phuket) Limited  Image Courtesy © Architects 49 (Phuket) Limited
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