The beginning of changing the GIANT SUMMIT place was the intention of the owner to let the elders have an experience in the area with island scenic, learn about Samui island's true identity. moved the view from coast to hilltop and looking over the plain to the skyline.
The concept was developed as a project aim to change an existing building to a restaurant and easy access to nature's most scenic spots. Design concept recognizes the encroachment of the forest, the unique identity of the South Sea Islands of the Gulf of Thailand. Since the layout of the properties of the materials provided to support the growth of vegetation (grass).
The project was divided into two main parts, including the old restaurant. And extension, which is both upstairs and downstairs. The common point is Placing a sense of space at attention outside the area. And feel a natural way, even in the shade. Under the context of the common views of the island. In particular, the use of external materials such as sand, gravel, artificial wood bare concrete on the inside, so users can feel and touch the outside area more clearly.
The layout of the form so as not to obscure the view of the traffic in the heart of the design. To avoid cutting trees. Trees and not to burden the weight or the heat from the kitchen on the ground floor. To maintain the forest for the same. According to the principle of sustainable development.
The shape of the architecture is designed to be simple. considerably To represent the shows were created by humans. The identity of curing concrete with different materials. To create a variety And showed a particular time through the use of exterior materials such as sand, gravel, artificial wood bare concrete that can change skin color varies with the external environment. In the inside, so users can feel and touch the outside area more clearly.
Status: Unbuilt
Location: Surat Thani, TH
My Role: Design Director + Team Leader