Aura Villa Reserve Hotel Complex

The project is located in Pattaya, Thailand, a city once renowned for its
nightlife and short-stay tourism. With strong support from the community
and government, the city has shifted its focus toward developing family-
friendly and diverse tourism products. This project, Aura Villa Reserves,
aligns well with this transition. Aura Villa Reserves is an all pool resort
villa complex, designed for family-oriented, long-term stays. Aura Villa
Reserves aims to build a quality home where urban dwellers can immerse
themselves in nature and scenery, while also providing a sanctuary for
inspiration and relaxation amidst their busy lives.

Unlike the hotel towers along the coastline, this project is located in the
heart of Pattaya, surrounded by traditional residential buildings and small
commercial clusters. We studied Pattaya's urban texture and designed a new
community that seamlessly blends with the surrounding urban texture.
In terms of architectural design, the façade's texture looks like waves,
simple yet serene. The texture is crafted by local artisans using iron
molds to vertically scrape natural stone coatings. This simple technique
and tool produce a natural texture. The design combines the essence of
traditional craftsmanship with modern material techniques, providing new
job opportunities for dozens of local artisans, supporting community-based
employment, and empowering the local workforce.

Additionally, the handmade texture not only enhances the building's
aesthetic appeal and uniqueness but also improves its performance. The
texture amplifies light reflections, further reducing heat absorption in
Pattaya's hot and humid climate. The window eaves add a modern touch to the
architecture while providing shading for the windows. Combining local plant
landscaping and extensive green roofs, we aim to create a sustainable and
high-quality resort complex.