The Arbour Hotel and Residence, a 23-story structure in downtown Pattaya, is nestled amidst smaller existing buildings. The design philosophy focuses on harmonizing nature with the urban landscape while ensuring minimal disruption to the surrounding structures, beginning with the initial planning phase.
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The small building footprint is a deliberate choice to reduce disruptions to neighboring properties, both during the construction phase (think noise and vibration) and after completion (like blocking wind and sunlight). This consideration aligns with the project’s goal of being a good neighbor.
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The Arbour Hotel and Residence’s Design Concept
The presence of green spaces around the Arbour Hotel and Residence building brings a touch of nature closer to the community. Moreover, the green façade incorporates vertical green spaces that not only boost the urban aesthetics but also provide privacy for both the building’s occupants and the neighboring properties. It’s a harmonious blend of nature and urban living.
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Project Info:
Architects: Architects 49
Area: 14412 m²
Year: 2021
Photographs: Nattakit Jeerapatmaitree
Manufacturers: C-Post, Ecolite
Lead Architects: Prabhakorn Vadanyakul
Structural Engineering: Architectural Engineering 49
Landscape Architecture: VVdesine
Clients: Bann Krongthong
Graphics: Pitchapol Lim-im
Mechanical And Electrical Engineers: M&E Engineering 49
City: Pattaya City
Country: Thailand
Isabelle Laurent is a Built Projects Editor at Arch2O, recognized for her editorial insight and passion for contemporary architecture. She holds a Master’s in Architectural Theory from École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville. Before joining Arch2O in 2016, she worked in a Paris-based architectural office and taught as a faculty adjunct at the École Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris. Isabelle focuses on curating projects around sustainability, adaptive reuse, and urban resilience. With a background in design and communication, she brings clarity to complex ideas and plays a key role in shaping Arch2O’s editorial