X2 Resort Kui Buri - Hua Hin

The 23 semi private villas any have their own terrace, green garden and private pools. This reduces construction costs and importantly allows cool sea breezes to pass through the villa area with minimal disruption. The "Mountain Rock" used throughout the resort are all from local quarries.

By using this invisible wall design and clever landscaping; villas are private without the need to be encased in four high fences.

The existing landscape of big good developed trees was kept, and provides a unique aura punctuated by large open spaces and unique natural horticulture.

The boardwalk arrangement was developed from a maze, where a journey is an experience of unknowns?with each turn of a corner uncovering a new visual experience.

The idea for the use of stones comes from the seasonal appearance of ocean pebbles that find them self scattered along the plage during winter months.

The challenge was to create identical villas that can each provide a unique experience. This provides a unique experience and outlook even though the villa construction is actually identical.

The external stone walls of the Villas appear as wall and not as a building, creating an invisibility of styling. The resort is located on virgin beachfront land covering over 8 acres. The general areas have a soft hidden lighting whereby structure is illuminated without being obviously lit. What is a structural wall for one villa appears as a fence wall to other villa.

The resort is located on the Gulf of Thailand, approximately 3 hour drive from Bangkok, just past the popular resort towns of Hua Hin and Pranburi. The general area is underdeveloped and peaceful with the only communities being local fishing villages. It provides privacy without isolation.

Lighting throughout the resort is also invisible. To answer this interesting challenge the orientation of the villa relative to its terrace, Pool hall, garden area are different for each unit.

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