Nestled
on a naturally dramatic L-shaped site divided by a public stream, this 142-key
wellness hotel is designed for athletes, health enthusiasts, and families
seeking a place to train, unwind, and reconnect.
The
site's terrain, with an elevation drop of nearly 13 metres from front to back
and rising to a northern peak with sweeping sea views, becomes the
architecture's greatest asset. Rather than working against the landscape, the
design moves with it. Public-facing spaces such as the café sit close to the
street, drawing in visitors from the neighbourhood, while the heart of the
hotel steps back from the road, gradually revealing itself through a sequence
of arrival moments: a cascading water wall, a lifted lobby framing sea views to
the west, and a restaurant that serves as a threshold, creating a transition
from the outside world into a curated environment of calm.
Leisure
pools terrace down the slope toward a full Olympic pool, the spa and private
treatment pavilions rest at the stream's edge among lush greenery, and the
guest buildings are oriented to ensure privacy and unobstructed views of both
the sea and Khao Ngon Nak for every room.
The
architecture draws its character from the climate and the culture of sport.
Deep overhanging eaves and bold roof supports, echoing the profile of a running
track or the dynamic lines of athletic gear, define the public buildings, clad
in Cedar and designed to breathe naturally on fair days and close off entirely
during monsoon season. Guest building façades carry the same language of
movement through their balcony lines and floor edges, while the palette is
drawn from the landscape itself, ensuring the complex feels rooted in its
surroundings rather than imposed upon them.
The
result is a destination that performs as well as it looks. A place where
architecture, landscape, and wellness are inseparable.
In 1980, Prabhakorn received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Chulalongkorn University. He continued his education at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC, where he graduated with a Master of Architecture degree in 1984. Whilst in Washington DC, Prabhakorn worked at Robert Schwinn & Associates in Maryland before returning to Thailand and joining A49 in 1985. At A49, he has been responsible for a wide range of projects ranging from mega complexes and high-rise buildings to houses. Most of these are located in Thailand, whilst others are located in other countries in the region, including: China, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. His work has also extended outside that region, for example, to the United Arab Emirates and India. All add breadth to the A49 portfolio of work. His main role has been to establish major policies, design concepts and strategic planning initiatives. He was appointed as President of Architects49 Phuket in 2005 and President of Architects49 International in 2006.
Prabhakorn actively served the Association of Siamese Architects (ASA) as its Head of Public Relations from 1992 to 1994, as its Vice President of Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 1997, and as the President of ASA during 2002-2004. He has also participated in many subcommittees for both the ASA and the Architect Council of Thailand (ACT). He is an active Council Member of the ACT, with his present duties for them extending into 2018. He has been an Honorary member of the Japan Institute of Architects (JIA) since 2003.
Prabhakorn has been a key member of A49 since its foundation, and has the honour of being trusted by Nithi Sthapitanonda (the Founder of A49) to be President and Managing Director of 49Group.
In 1980, Prabhakorn received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Chulalongkorn University. He continued his education at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC, where he graduated with a Master of Architecture degree in 1984. Whilst in Washington DC, Prabhakorn worked at Robert Schwinn & Associates in Maryland before returning to Thailand and joining A49 in 1985. At A49, he has been responsible for a wide range of projects ranging from mega complexes and high-rise buildings to houses. Most of these are located in Thailand, whilst others are located in other countries in the region, including: China, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. His work has also extended outside that region, for example, to the United Arab Emirates and India. All add breadth to the A49 portfolio of work. His main role has been to establish major policies, design concepts and strategic planning initiatives. He was appointed as President of Architects49 Phuket in 2005 and President of Architects49 International in 2006.
Prabhakorn actively served the Association of Siamese Architects (ASA) as its Head of Public Relations from 1992 to 1994, as its Vice President of Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 1997, and as the President of ASA during 2002-2004. He has also participated in many subcommittees for both the ASA and the Architect Council of Thailand (ACT). He is an active Council Member of the ACT, with his present duties for them extending into 2018. He has been an Honorary member of the Japan Institute of Architects (JIA) since 2003.
Prabhakorn has been a key member of A49 since its foundation, and has the honour of being trusted by Nithi Sthapitanonda (the Founder of A49) to be President and Managing Director of 49Group.
In collaboration with Landscape Architects 49, we have extensive experience in master planning and urban design. We have worked for both government and private sectors from large urban development to planning of new university campus.
