New Resorts by Thai Architects: Beyond the Horizon

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Z9 RESORT

DERSYN STUDIO

RAYA HERITAGE

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BOONDESIGN

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TARA VILLA ROUKH KIRI

ONION

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HABITA SALA SAMUI CHAWENG BEACH RESORT

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HOTEL INDIGO BALI SEMINYAK MIST HOT SPRING HOTEL

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ARCHITECTS 49

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PREFACE

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I have had the opportunity to contribute as a writer and editor on five volumes of “Resorts by Thai Architects” in the past thirteen years, from 2009 up until today, and I have been fortunate to closely witness the development of Thai architects’ designs, which fills me with a sense of pride. Many Thai architects place great importance on their resort designs, and every one of them has poured their heart and soul into their creative endeavors. Their works are beautiful and unique, gaining praise on the global stage, especially in Asia.

In 2022, Li-Zenn decided to publish the latest compilation of Resorts by Thai Architects, making it the 5th volume. When it was announced, many architects submitted their works to be included this volume. It was a hard task selecting resorts for this latest compilation as all the projects submitted were of high standard, and each resort was built in a different setting, making them all uniquely impressive.

I have had the opportunity to contribute as a writer and editor on five volumes of “Resorts by Thai Architects” in the past thirteen years, from 2009 up until today, and I have been fortunate to closely witness the development of Thai architects’ designs, which fills me with a sense of pride. Many Thai architects place great importance on their resort designs, and every one of them has poured their heart and soul into their creative endeavors. Their works are beautiful and unique, gaining praise on the global stage, especially in Asia.

In 2022, Li-Zenn decided to publish the latest compilation of Resorts by Thai Architects, making it the 5th volume. When it was announced, many architects submitted their works to be included this volume. It was a hard task selecting resorts for this latest compilation as all the projects submitted were of high standard, and each resort was built in a different setting, making them all uniquely impressive.

Nithi Sthapitanonda National Artist

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Z9 RESORT DERSYN STUDIO

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Z9 RESORT DERSYN STUDIO Location Kanchanaburi, Thailand Area 3,100 sq.m. | Completed 2017 (Z9) / 2021 (Pla2) Owner Z9 Resort

Architect Sarawoot Jansaeng-aram Interior Architect Dersyn Studio Landscape Architect Dersyn Studio Lighting Design Saksit Veeramas Structural & System Engineer Dersyn Studio Photographer Beer Singnoi Jagkree Phetphosree Supachai Rodprajong

Awards 2021, APR Award Winner (Pla2), Global Future Design Awards 2019, Honorable Mention, The Arcasia Awards for Architecture, Dhaka 2019, Merit, FuturArc Green Leadership Awards, Singapore 2019, Best Hotel Architecture 5 Stars, Asia Pacific Property Awards, Thailand 2018, Winner (Realized Category), World Architecture Community Awards 29th Cycle 2018, Winner (Hospitality), BCI Asia Interior Design Awards (IDA), Singapore

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ROUKH KIRI KHAO YAI ONION

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ROUKH KIRI KHAO YAI ONION Location Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Area 2,355 sq.m. | Completed 2020 Owner Five Senese Company Limited

Architect Onion Interior Architect Onion Landscape Architect P Landscape Lighting Design Onion Structural Engineer Post Engineering System Engineer A&E Developer Photographer W Workspace

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RAYA HERITAGE BOONDESIGN

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RAYA HERITAGE BOONDESIGN Location Mae Rim, Chiang Mai Area 6,850 sq.m. | Completed 2018 Owner Premier Resort and Hotels

Architect Boonlert Hemvijitraphan Interior Architect Boondesign Landscape Architect Boondesign Lighting Designer Boondesign Structural & System Engineer Boondesign Photographer W Workspace Manoo Studio Bangkok

Awards 2021, The Best Hotel & Resorts in The World | Gold List, Condé Nast Traveler, USA 2020, Silver Award, ASA Architectural Design, Thailand 2018, Premium Award, Architecture and Interior Design, Chiang Mai Design Award, Thailand

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TARA VILLA IDIN ARCHITECTS

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TARA VILLA IDIN ARCHITECTS Location Kanchanaburi, Thailand Area 5,900 sq.m. | Completed 2019 Owner Pramot Kamonpantip

Architect IDIN Architects Interior Architect IDIN Architects Structural Engineer Pakanut Siriprasopsothron System Engineer Eakachai Hamhomvong, Panot Kuakoolwong Photographer DOF Sky|Ground

Awards 2020, Bronze Award in Hospitality & Leisure Spaces, Design for Asia Awards (DFA), The Hong Kong Design Centre, Hong Kong

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SALA SAMUI CHAWENG BEACH RESORT ONION

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SALA SAMUI CHAWENG BEACH RESORT ONION Location Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand Area Phase1 8,900 sq.m. | Phase2 13,466 sq.m.

Completed 2018 Owner SALA Hospitality Group

Architect Arisara Chaktranon / Siriyot Chaiamnuay Interior Design Onion Landscape Design Onion / P Landscape Lighting Design Onion Engineer & Local Architect Post Engineering Photographer W Workspace

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MIST HOT-SPRING HOTEL DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE CO.

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MIST HOT-SPRING HOTEL DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE CO. Location Henan, China Area 37,140 sq.m. | Completed 2018 Owner Central China Hotel Management

Architect Amata Luphaiboon / Twitee Vajrabhaya Teparkum Lighting Design in Contrast Design Studio Engineer & Local Architect KKS International China Photographer W Workspace

Awards 2018, Winner, Blueprint Awards in Best Interior Project (Leisure) from Blueprint Magazine, United Kingdom 2018, Winner and Best of Competition, the 45thannual IIDA Interior Design Competitionfrom International Interior Design Association (IIDA),USA 2018, Popular Choice Winner, Architizer A+ Awards in Architecture + Art Categoryfrom Architizer, USA 2018, Best Hot-spring Hotel in the 9th Best Design Hotel Awards, The Bund media group, Shanghai, China 2017, The Most Expected hotel in PUTIKE The Ultimate Hotel Awards, Putike.cn website, China

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SIX SENSES BHUTAN HABITA ARCHITECTS

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SIX SENSES BHUTAN HABITA ARCHITECTS Location Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang, Bhutan Area Thimphu 5,802.20 sq.m. / Punakha 2,808 sq.m. / Bumthang 2,549 sq.m. / Paro 3,165.30 sq.m.

Completed 2019 Owner Bhutan Ventures Hospitality

Architect Krisda Rochanakorn / Saran Soontornsuk / Direk Wongpanitkrit / Pativet Chaiyasot Interior Architect Six Senses Creative Department Landscape Architect P landscape (Thimphu, Paro) Lighting Design Belit Illumination Consultant Structural Engineer Tashi Dawa Associates System Engineer Serene Designs Photographer Bhutan Ventures Hospitality

Awards 2020, Winner (Resort), AHEAD Award ASIA 2020, Winner (Resort), Hospitality Design Award (HD) 2019, World Winner (Hotel), Prix Versailles

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HOTEL INDIGO BALI SEMINYAK ARCHITECTS 49 Location Bali, Indonesia Area 47,429 sq.m. | Completed 2017 Owner PT Bali Perkasa Sukses

Architect Pichai Wongwaisayawan / Nitis Sthapitanonda / Torsak Phokakulkanon Interior Architect P49 Deesign & Associates, EDG Interior Architecture + Design Landscape Architect Belt Collins International (Thailand) Lighting Designer Light Wise & Associates Structural Engineer PT. Atelier 6 Stuktur System Engineer PT. Metakom C Pranata Photographer W Workspace

Awards 2019, The Best Design Hotel in Indonesia and The Best Lifestyle Hotel in Indonesia, Haute Grandeur Global Awards

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BIOGRAPHY

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PRABHAKORN VADANYAKUL Prabhakorn Vadanyakul attained his Bachelor of Architecture from Chulalongkorn University in 1980. Following further studies at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., he graduated with a Master of Architecture degree in 1984. In 2020, he received the honor of being named by the Ministry of Culture as a “National Artist” in Contemporary Architecture.

Prabhakorn has been a key member of A49 since its foundation and entrusted by Nithi Sthapitanonda, the founder of Architects 49, to serve as the Managing Director of Architects 49 and President of 49Group.

PICHAI WONGWAISAYAWAN Pichai Wongwaisayawan received his Bachelor of Architecture from Chulalongkorn University in 1985 and began his career at Architects 49.

He pursued his Master’s degree at the University of Michigan, graduating with distinction in 1989. He later moved to New York and worked with Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum for over two years as a designer.

BOONLERT HEMVIJITRAPHAN Boonlert Hemvijitraphan graduated from Silpakorn University in Thailand.

Boonlert received his Master's degree from the Barlett School of Architecture at University College of London. He started his career by establishing a private practice called Boondesign. Since then, he has won a number of national and international awards including the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage: Best Architecture award in 2010, Banlaesuan Magazine: Top 10 House of 2015 and 2018, House of the year 2018: Architecture and Landscape by Habitus Australia, Chiang Mai Design Award Architecture and Landscape, Iconic Award Innovative Architecture: Best of Best in 2019, Winner of German Design Award: Excellent Architecture in 2020, Winner of A'Design Award: Architecture Building Design, ADC 100th Annual Awards: Spatial design-residential building, Nominee of Archdaily: Building of the year and Gold list on Conde Nast Traveller: The Best hotel and Resort in the world in 2021.

In 1992, he rejoined Architects 49, taking on responsibility for large mixed-use, hospitality, and international projects. Pichai was appointed Executive Director in 1995 and later promoted to Deputy Managing Director in 2001. He was elected President of the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage from 2014 to 2016.

NITIS STHAPITANONDA After receiving his Bachelor of Design degree from the University of Florida in 1999, Nitis Sthapitanonda went on to attain his Master of Architecture degree from Columbia University in 2002 and was awarded the William Fellows Memorial Travelling Prize to study and travel abroad.

Nitis worked at the San Francisco office of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP before joining A49 in 2003.

In 2006, Nitis was promoted to Deputy Managing Director of Architects 49 (Phuket), and Executive Director of Architects 49 in 2012. He has also served on the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage from 2004 to 2008.

Architects 49 81 Sukhumvit 26, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110 Thailand

Boondesign 113 Soi Praditmanutham 19, Praditmanutham Road, Ladprao, Bangkok 10230 Thailand

T. +66 2260 4370 F. +66 2259 3872 E. a49@a49.co.th www.a49.co.th

T. +66 2530 1765 - 6 F. +66 2530 2361 E. architect@boondesign.co.th www.boondesign.co.th

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AMATA LUPHAIBOON Amata Luphaiboon received a Bachelor of Architecture with first-class honors and a Gold Medal from Chulalongkorn University. He pursued advanced studies abroad and received two Master’s degrees from the University of Washington and Harvard University. After graduation, he joined Metric Co. and work as a chief architect for several years.

In 2004 Amata together with Twitee founded their firm ‘Department of ARCHITECTURE Co.’. Amata is currently a principal of the firm.

TWITEE VAJRABHAYA TEPARKUM Twitee Vajrabhaya Teparkum studied Industrial Design at Chulalongkorn University, received a Bachelor of Architecture summa cum laude from Virginia Tech and earned a Master of Architecture from Princeton University. She has been working in Chicago and New York for some time before coming back to Thailand to join Metric Co. She together with Amata founded their firm ‘Department of ARCHITECTURE Co.’.

Twitee is currently a principal of the firm.

Amata and Twitee are both recipients of the Silpathorn Awards, awarded by the Ministry of Culture in 2017 and 2018 respectively. In addition, the firm has won several international design awards such as the Architizer A+ Firm Awards 2021: Best in Asia, the Frame Award 2021 for Best Learning Space, Architect of the Year 2020 from Interior Design Magazine, ARCASIA Award 2018 for Best Commercial Building, and the Gold Medal Award for Best Architecture from the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage in 2016.

SARAWOOT JANSAENG-ARAM Sarawoot Jansaeng-Aram currently serves as Managing Director & Principal architect of Dersyn Studio. The name is a portmanteau of “Design + Synchronization” reflecting the company’s design philosophy.

Sarawoot earned his Bachelor of Architecture (Architect) in 1997 and a Master of Architecture in 2004 from Silpakorn University. During his time in university, he received an Outstanding Student award from the Faculty of Architecture in 1995. He also received a BCI Asia Interior Design Award 2017 in the Hospitality (Thailand) category, and an alumni award from the Faculty of Architecture in 2018.

He was a research assistant for “The Study of Air Flow Patterns in Relation to Building Wall Openings for the Tropical Climate of Thailand” and special lecturer on architecture at many universities.

Numerous career awards include APR Award Winner Global Future Design Awards in 2021; Achievement Forum: Best Regional Companies and TOP Managers, Asia Pacific Property Awards in 2020 and 2019; Managers of the Year The Socrates Committee Oxford, UK in 2020; FIABCI-Thai PRIX D’EXCELLENCE AWARDS in 2020; ARCASIA Awards for Architecture in 2019; FuturArc Green Leadership Awards in 2019; Finalist : ArchDaily Building of the Year in 2019; Finalist : INDE.Awards in 2019; Longlist : Dezeen awards 2019; Winner World Architecture Awards in 2018; Winner Interior Design Awards in 2018; BCI Asia Interior Design Award in 2017; Winner of American floor in Capital 21 Design Competition in 2016; 1995 Tomorrow Where Shall We Live - the international design award theme concept by Toyo Ito; Share Time, 1995 Tomorrow Where Shall We Live - the international design award theme concept by Toyo Ito; Enverlope

Department of ARCHITECTURE Co. 18th FL. Smooth Life Tower, 44 North Sathon Road, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand

Dersyn Studio 9/49 Workplace Rachapruk-Charan, Bang Weak Road, Phasi-Charoen, Bangkok 10160 Thailand

T. +66 2633 9936 E. info@deptarch.com www.departmentofarchitecture.co.th

T. +66 2410 2282 E. dersyn_@hotmail.com www.dersynstudio.com

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KRISDA ROCHANAKORN Krisda Rochanakorn graduated from Chulalongkorn University in 1972, attaining a Bachelor of Architecture. He went on to study at Kyoto University on a Japanese Government Scholarship, receiving a Master of Engineering in Architecture in 1976.

Krisda established Habita Architects in 1980. He is now semi-retired and resides in Hua Hin. He was a guest lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, Silpakorn University, Naraesuan University, and Rangsit University, as well as for the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage.

The Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage’ “Distinguished Architect” accolade was presented to Krisda in 2004, and in 2015 he was given the title of National Artist in the field of Visual Arts: Architecture by the Office of the National Culture Commission of Thailand.

SARAN SOONTORNSUK Saran Soontornsuk graduated from King Mongkut Institute of Technology Ladkrabang with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1990. He started his career with Habita and went on to become an Associate Partner. Saran worked with Habita until his passing in 2016.

JERAVEJ HONGSAKUL Jeravej Hongsakul received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang in 1998 and has been practicing architecture since 2000. His design philosophy is to merge ‘nature’ with architectural aesthetics by analyzing and prioritizing the different needs and requirements of each project. ‘Nature’ is defined as the ecological surroundings, urban context and users’ personalities.

To express this philosophy, IDIN Architects: Integrating Design Into Nature was established in 2004.

In 2010, IDIN Architects became well-known in Thai architectural field as their project, Phuket Gateway, was awarded in ASA architectural design award. Since then, many of the company’s projects have continued to be honored with numerous prizes, both at the national and international level. Awards include ASA Architectural Design Awards in Thailand in 2016 and 2020; The Plan Award in 2020 and 2021; Architizer A+ Awards in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021; American Architecture Prize in 2017; Arcasia Awards for Architecture in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2021; 2A Asia Architecture Award in 2017; Design for Asia Awards 2020 and 2021; German Design Award in 2018; and INDE Awards in 2020.

Saran also lectured at his alma mater, as well as at Khon Kaen University and for the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage on several occasions. Saran was involved in the design of many Habita’s projects which have received international accolades and awards from the hospitality industry such as airports in Samui and Sukhothai; several luxury resorts in Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and the Maldives; and Six Senses luxury retreats in Vietnam, Thailand, the Maldives, China and Bhutan.

DIREK WONGPANITKRIT Direk Wongpanitkrit received his Bachelor of Architecture from Silpakorn University in 1998. He continued his studies in Building Technology and Energy Conservation, attaining a Master of Architecture from Chulalongkorn University in 2001.Upon graduation, Direk started his professional practice at Habita Co., Ltd., where is currently an Associate Partner.

In 1996, Direk was one of 11 participants selected to create an installation for an architectural design competition hosted by Toyo Ito. Throughout his career, Direk has received numerous awards from the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage.

Habita Architects 305/10 Soi Sukhothai 6, Sukhothai Road, Dusit, Dusit, Bangkok 10300 Thailand

IDIN Architects 4 Soi Inthamara 26, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400 Thailand

T. +66 2016 0999 E. contact@habitaarchitects.com www.habitaarchitects.com

T. +66 2103 2424 E. idin@idinarchitects.com www.idinarchitects.com

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THE PUBLISHER WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES FOR GENEROUS SUPPORT

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Five Senses Company Limited No. 10, Mu 4, Roukh Kiri Khao Yai Hotel, Pong Talong, Pak Chong, Nakorn Ratchasima Thailand 30450 www.roukh.com

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Nithi Sthapitanonda, Publisher The passion in book publishing and the desire to produce a well-designed book has dwelt in Nithi Sthapitanonda’s heart since he started a career in architectural design, owning a firm and becoming an executive. He has taken some time to dive into his dream: jointly with staffs writing and making their own print books of numerous subjects.

Nithi has recognized the development of Thai architecture industry for a long time and has always been impressed with Thai architects’ competitiveness in the global level. But their talents have no chance to be made widely known, especially in print media which is basically served by architects all over the world as a communication tool to present their works to external publics. Thai architects have abandoned opportunities for doing what they should have done for hundreds of years. In comparison, neighboring countries in Southeast Asia like Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines or a bit farther in the continent like Japan, Korea and China, have made much more progress. They produce many books showing works of their architects to fill bookstores worldwide. They have moved ahead of Thailand for many years.

Until 2006, after over 23 years of running his own architecture company and over 35 years of working in this field, he decided to establish a publishing house to print architectural and design books as he has dreamed of doing for a long time. Founded under the name Li-Zenn Publishing, the company has intended to produce fine books that meet international standards for local and overseas readers, while promoting ethical practice in architectural profession as well as dissemination and exchange of knowledge and attitudes.

NEW RESORTS BY THAI ARCHITECTS: BEYOND THE HORIZON

Editor-in-Chief Nithi Sthapitanonda Managing Editor Suluck Visavapattamawon Graphic Designer Kamonchanok Plangpattanapanich Project Coordinator Bussara Kemapirak Editorial Team Rungrawee Surindr English Text Editor / Translator Vilasinee Nitisopon

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After graduation from Chulalongkorn University and receiving a master’s degree from University of Illinois, United States, he has got great success in his profession as being a leading expert who has been broadly recognized by Thai and foreign architects. He was appointed many honorable positions, such as President of the Association of Siamese Architects, Secretary General of the Architect Council, National Artist in contemporary Thai architecture a member in Boards of Trustees of the University Council, and Chairman of Judge Committee to select award-winning contemporary artists. Additionally, he was designated an honorary member of the Japan Institute of Architects (JIA) and a fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

He also has talent in drawing. His magnificent works have unique characters. The drawing technique with fine, delicately rendered hatch lines has become an exemplar for the younger generation. All of this enlarges the business and improves the work performance of the established publishing house. Receiving overwhelming cooperation is phenomenal. Through more than 200 publications, the company has been pushing new architects and designers to grow and earn fame in Thailand and abroad for over 13 years. With his commitment, perseverance, compassion and positive contribution to the professional society, nowadays, Thai architectural books of different subjects are arranged on bookstore shelves together with other options from many countries. Amidst the achievement, he intends to keep on producing and presenting quality books to the market according to the desire he has had all along.

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