SALA Phuket: How do you create an individual, contemporary and calm space? (Thailand)
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SALA Phuket: How do you create an individual, contemporary and calm space? (Thailand)
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Category: Asia Pacific - Thailand - Industry economy
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2009-02-12
Insight from behind the scenes at SALA Phuket
Overlooking the sparkling waters of the Andaman Sea, SALA Phuket has a unique, calm and contemporary look courtesy of the Department of ARCHITECTURE Co. Ltd.
Design partners Amata Luphaiboon and Twitee Vajrabhaya received the Silver Medal for Siamese Architects for their design at SALA Phuket, here they share their insight:
Age old techniques – “Reinterpreting local skills and crafts such as the use of wood-carving, stuccowork and painted cement tiles which is typical of Sino-Portuguese architecture and seen in the heritage of the buildings in the old town, Phuket gives SALA Phuket an individual look.”
Colour – “The resort is casual and relaxing and the white colour scheme gives a light and airy feeling balanced with subtle grey tones that add a modern twist. Blacks and reds were used to differentiate between areas. The reception area is the guest’s first impression of SALA Phuket, so we wanted to make this area a little more exciting with a brighter colour scheme.”
Courtyards – “The character of the SALA spa lies in its multiple courtyard experience, with each courtyard having its own mood. There is also a misty walkway courtyard, where the passage through the mist and water provides an ethereal and mysterious experience – it’s extremely relaxing.”
Open air living – “Open air living was accentuated throughout the resort. Within each villa, interior and exterior spaces seamlessly blend bedroom, bathroom, living space, pool and landscape into one continuous living experience.”
Water – “We wanted the two pool areas to be relaxing, casual and fun, so we included three distinct areas with Jacuzzi seats, a bubble bed and a kid’s pool. Water is also used to heighten the dining experience, on the rooftop the restaurant guests dine surrounded by water with seats sunken into the water’s surface, making diners feel as though they are floating on islands above the sea.”
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