DESIGN : GOLD KEY FINALISTS
HOTEL – LUXURY / UPSCALE
MACALISTER MANSION
PENANG , MALAYSIA
DESIGNER : Ministry of Design , Singapore HIGHLIGHT : The eight unique suites in the restored colonial mansion are all infused with a touch of wit thanks to details such as specially commissioned art that aims to accent the property ’ s contemporary theme .
HOTEL – LUXURY / UPSCALE
ME LONDON
LONDON
DESIGNER : Foster + Partners , London HIGHLIGHT : The interior features a monochrome palette with rich textures and natural materials in order to give guests a yin-and-yang experience as they move from dark to light spaces .
RESORT
HOTEL CASTELLO DI CASOLE
CASOLE D ’ ELSA , ITALY
DESIGNER : J Banks Design , Hilton Head Island , South Carolina HIGHLIGHT : The design team used traditional construction methods and authentic materials found on the estate and throughout the region with details including wood-beamed ceilings , exposed stone walls , original brick arches and hand-plastered finishes .
RESORT
MUKUL RESORT
RIVAS , NICARAGUA
DESIGNER : HKS , Dallas
HIGHLIGHT : Designers aimed to create a magical setting in balance with and inspired by nature , and many buildings have fewer walls to make structures feel completely open to the outdoors and to take advantage of the incredible views and pleasant climate .
RESORT
REGENT PHUKET CAPE PANWA
PHUKET , THAILAND
DESIGNER : Blink Design Group , Bangkok
HIGHLIGHT : The overall interior design takes its cue from Sino-Portuguese and contemporary Thai colonial-era culture with a modern color scheme that uses a tone-on-tone approach utilizing light and neutral colors with Thai-green accents .
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