“Impossible challenges inspire me the most”Hospitality design whizzkid, Zoltan Varro’s new building in Koh Samui ditches Western architecture clichés
For a tropical paradise well-known for its high-end luxury spas and posh resorts, it’s no surprise that there’s a very particular Western influence when it comes to the design and architecture of the Thai island’s traveler-centric structures. For VARRODESIGN, it was necessary to go against that grain to create something that could still feel grounded in Thailand while meeting the expectations that the typical clientele would have.
Photos of C Villa (photo credit: Lesley Fischer) Video of C Villa (video credit: Jay Tolmachov) Sculpture design video (credit: VarroDesign / C Villa) Sketch of the building (credit: Zoltan Varro)
Designed to seamlessly blend business and leisure, luxury and lifestyle, One Za’abeel is the new mixed-use complex of Ithra Dubai LLC and covers an area of 530,000 sqm. Located in the heart of the city and close to the International Financial Centre, it is designed by Nikken Sekkei, a prestigious Japanese architecture, engineering and urban planning studio.
Architect: Nikken Sekkei
Design: Fiandre Architectural Surfaces
Project: One Za’abeel complex
Location: Dubai , UAE
Property Owner: Ithra Dubai LLC
Chief Architect and Consultant: Stefan Krummeck
GFA: 530,000 sqm.
Photo: One Za’abeel, photo courtesy of Fiandre Architectural Surfaces
M’MASTERHALL FORTUNEPOT (Restaurant) – Building an oriental space | LDH DESIGN
In the present time of inherited food, dining also gradually carries spatial attributes – social, business, banquet, internet-famous site and other needs. LDH DESIGN draws inspiration and creativity from the Manmanhai brand concept, injects art aesthetics into the commercial space, builds a dining environment with an oriental mood, and uses spatial order as a link between people and food.
Project Name: M’MASTERHALL FORTUNEPOT
Location: No.111, 1st floor, inside 101, Building 1, No.83 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing (1st floor, North Gate of Marriott Hotel)
The interiors of Bayou Villas designed by MSE (Metex Studio Erk) is based on the idea of integrating with nature and offering a personalized experience in itself, reflects the experiences of the nature-human-life relationship.
Project: Wyndham Soleil Da Nang Location: Da Nang, Vietnam
Client: PPC An Thinh Vietnam Investment and Infrastructure Development JSC Design
Architect: Aedas
GFA:340,000 sq m
Completion Year: 2023
Wyndham Soleil Da Nang is a mixed-use development with a Gross Floor Area of 340,000 sq m located in Da Nang, Vietnam. The development is situated beside Bai Tam Pham Beach and offers an unobstructed picturesque sea view.
An iconic Beacon by the Sea
Strategically located adjacent to the arterial road of Vo Ngyuen Giap and Pham Van Dong, the project site enjoys good accessibility, being 6 km from the Da Nang city centre and having an approximate 20-minute travel ti me to Da Nang Airport.
Site Plan
View of Wyndham Soleil Da Nang by the shore Podium from street level
The Masterplan includes 3 residential towers and 1 hotel tower in an iconic design within a lush resort-style podium roof garden. The outdoor green area accommodates many amenities such as bridge clubhouses, lounges, swimming pools, gym, and children’s playgrounds, all seamlessly integrated with the overall design. A rooftop F&B with infinity pools complete the 4 towers, creating iconic beacons by the sea.
Retail podium of wyndham Soleil Da Nang
The tower design adopts an organic approach, replacing straight lines with curves and bends reminiscent of a living creature residing seaside – the undulating fac;:ade echoes the form of sea coral. The dynamic fac;:ade elements not only aim to create an iconic beacon along the East Vietnam Sea but also allow for the incorporation of outdoor living rooms and loggias, creating a seamless and immersive living experience by the sea. Sky-bridges are designed at intermediate levels linking one residential tower to another, appointed with residential facilities, and providing vantage points for residents to enjoy the magnificent sea view of Da Nang.
Aerial view of Wyndham Soleil Da Nang
The North and South elevations of the residential towers feature pre-finished aluminium decorative fac;:ade louvre shutter systems, providing functional shade for residents. When opened in various degrees, the aluminium shutters create a lively fac;:ade through its intricate interplay with sunlight that changes throughout the day.
About Aedas
Aedas is the world’s only local and global architecture and design practice driven by global sharing of research, local knowledge and international practice. Our 1,100 creative minds with design studios across the globe create world-class design solutions with deep social and cultural understanding of the communities we design for. We create world-class design solutions that are tailored to the needs of cities and communities around the world.
The so-called “waste of time”. Turns out to be “the meaning of human life”.
Tengchong, Yunnan Province, is endowed with a colorful scenery. On a fine weather day, fly to Tengchong, and you will capture the Yue Bo Ban Shan Hotspring Hotel before landing.
The Boatyard Hotel is situated in Shanwan Village, a swamp region of Zhongjiadang, within the Wujiang District of Suzhou City. This area has been designated as a leading pilot area for Green and Integrated Ecological Development in the Yangtze River Delta Proposal. Since 2020, the region has launched a series of rural revitalization plans to promote the agricultural, cultural, and tourism industries. As a result, the Boatyard Hotel and the Restaurant of Metasequoia Grove now constitute the rural revitalization demonstration zone in Qushui Shanwan.
Ultramontane Tavertet is located in the touristic zone in the region of cingles de l’Avenc, on expansive, beautiful Spanish grounds, near Tavertet village. With 8 spacious suites, BBQ restaurant and panoramic terraces, guests will be able to enjoy the serenity that the cliff hotel provides all set in a breathtaking coastal location. In a world of global connectivity and dazed post-pandemic environment, getting away from it all can seem like the most sought-after luxury. Ultramontane resort at Tavertet will become the beacon of sustainable and peaceful solitude without asking savvy travellers to sacrifice luxury and comfort. One of the major missions of this project is to provide a comfortable opportunity of finding solitude in the pristine nature of the Pre-Pyrenees to those who cannot participate in mountain climbing or other adrenaline-filled outdoor activities. Simple laconic architectural look will attract visitors and encourage them to venture into this remote part of the world to experience its raw, natural beauty.
Nanjing K.Wah G72 is expected to be one of the most expansive mixed-use developments in the Chinese city. UNStudio was commissioned by the developer K.Wah Group to create a human-centric destination where sustainability and culture play a key role in the daily lives of locals and visitors alike.
UNStudio’s proposed design concept envisions a dynamic waterfront community, a low-density and lush green working-living environment, which is expected to add new vibrancy to Nanjing, while contributing as a hub for culture, finance and innovation.
UNStudio: Ben van Berkel, Hannes Pfau with Garett Hwang, Guomin Lin and Bin Fu, Alexander Meyers, Kaisi Hsu, Maya Calleja, Harshdeep Arora, Tsungyen Hsieh, Matt Burdalski, Peter Malaga, Craig Yan, Junya Huang, Yu Zhao, Yang Xu, Liang Yu, Hal Chen, Joanna Wang, Andres Monis, Lawrence Ma, with Kyle Chou, Dongbo Han, Ujjal Roy, Mimmo Barbaccia, Diego Ramirez, Ami Nigam, Wei Huang, Dmitry Seregin, Pedro Manzano Ruiz, Yufeng Tu, Zhenyu Yang, Yubang Wu
The trends in all sectors keep changing along with the times. Following existing rules is a safe choice, but only when breaking the shackles of rules can we pioneer a new path towards future. This is in line with what Pritzker winner Renzo Piano advocates: ignoring and breaking rules.
Based in Beijing, DJX Design conceives space by combining concept with functional demands. In recent two years, the practice has been mainly working on two major project series, Qushui Lanting Resort Hotel and Shuiguo Tangquan, with completed and under-construction projects in multiple Chinese cities including Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, etc.
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