architecture firm original vision has been commissioned by burasari to design the ‘island escape’ luxury resort on coconut island in phuket. thailand has long been the destination of backpackers, from all over the world, intending to discover the asian tropical life. the aim of the architects was to create a destination island resort that evokes all the grit and romance of those youthful adventurers, yet transports the experience fully into the 21st century and provides comfort and amenity. the resort’s ocean view villas consist of slender prefabricated steel structures topped with finely detailed roofs and infilled with glass wall panels that open seamlessly towards the landscape backdrop.original vision blends luxury resort villas into the landscape of coconut island, thailandall images courtesy of original vision

 

 

original vision’s project seeks to help visitors shake off the conformity shackles and encourage their carefree spirit. the driving force of the team has been to establish a driftwood environment, populated with five-star beach shacks where guests can enjoy an intimate experience next to the natural forest and the sea. the space is generous in volume and can open up to the woods and the view but can also be climate-controlled and insect-free when desired.original vision blends luxury resort villas into the landscape of coconut island, thailand

 

 

the lightness and the openness have been achieved by engineering finely detailed roofs floating on slender prefabricated steel structures and infilled with glass wall panels that can open seamlessly towards the landscape backdrop. the gardens enjoy natural privacy and a sense of being intimately enveloped by the forest, further enhanced by minimalist décor in soothing earthen-tones that meld gracefully with the surroundings and pleasant views.original vision blends luxury resort villas into the landscape of coconut island, thailand

 

 

the resort includes a series of ocean view villas with private pools, that house from one to four bedrooms. the tropical design serves as an ideal background for group holidays, destination-reunion events, or multi-family getaways. some of these villas also contain a sunken outdoor lounge area for a leisurely afternoon recline. a high-tech tablet in the room allows visitors to control easily the lighting and sound, as well as other amenities with custom settings, so the home-away holiday environment is proportionated to the desires.original vision blends luxury resort villas into the landscape of coconut island, thailand

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project info:

 

name: island escape by burasari

architect: original vision

team: adrian mccarroll, tom kay, jamie jamieson, prasert chanhom, tony young, eric chan, ricky liu, ho man chung

location: phuket, thailand

 

 

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edited by: christina petridou | designboom