d+a | Issue 123 • 2022

/ HOSPITALITY / 68 of design for The Standard, such as the revealing circular windows in the villa bathrooms. “In an effort to respect the local culture, we made it a point to provide options for privacy, like curtains, wherever possible,” explains Haller. Surrounding the extensive pool and Lido Bar, yellow striped umbrellas and sky blue sunbeds continue the retro aesthetic and add to the buzzing poolside ambiance, while the graphic, free form deck was hand-painted by multidisciplinary artist Rostarr. PRESERVING LOCAL HERITAGE AND NATURE The hotel’s Praça restaurant is an enduring example of the vernacular architecture of the area. 08 08-09. Pairing traditional Thai cuisine with craft cocktails, the Praça restaurant is set in a restored heritage house. 09