Resort Design

This volume brings to mind visions of great locations: white sandy beaches and azure waters as well as spectacular mountain ranges provide the backdrop for these dream getaways. All of these resorts and settings are unique and share certain elements in common a beautiful natural location, outstanding facilities, exceptional service and the perfect amount of rooms to ensure exclusivity and privacy. Whether nestled in peaceful seclusion under palm trees or in a romantic mountain village, the selected projects blend timeless simplicity with contemporary sophistication. Resort Design showcases the finest of its kind from around the globe in terms of architecture and interior design. All projects are presented by means of photos and text along with plans and drawings.

The most interesting design task in the world of travel is the resort as a luxurious self-contained holiday facility. The challenge is to integrate design and exclusivity and to find the perfect balance between the various functions and areas – between the built environment and open spaces, between attractive zones for all guests and their desire for privacy.

Resort Design presents the new design icons of the hospitality industry. The collection includes a stunning array of the most ambitious examples of contemporary resort design that set global trends with exciting and unique approaches at spectacular travel destinations such as the beaches at the Maldives, the Swiss Alps, the tropical forests in Bora Bora or the desert at Abu Dhabi.

From the content:

- Alila Villas Soori in Bali, Indonesia (SCDA Architects)
- Rocksresort in Laax, Switzerland (Domenig Architekten)
- Sezz Saint-Tropez, France (Studios D’Architecture J. J. Ory)
- One&Only in Cape Town, South Africa (Fabian Architects)
- Pink Sands Resort Bahamas (Garcia Stromberg Architect)