【ADP Column】Gloria Manor - Kenting Boutique Hotel Designed by JAHAA Inc.
2018.03.06
WELCOME LOBBY
The hotel is located at Kenting in the most southern part of Taiwan. The property was previously used as a retreat by Chiang Kai-Shek in the late 60's. With the rich history of the property, our client hoped to achieve two purposes: heritage and sustainability. To this end, the important design elements were:
Redefine modern Taiwanese aesthetic and present the unique culture of Taiwan.
First, we need to rediscover the roots of Taiwan culture through utilizing material that is native to Taiwan. We incorporated the traditional hand woven bamboo crafts into the modern design. These handcrafted bamboo objects were created by local craftsman using traditional techniques. The traditional Taiwanese architecture elements are transformed with a modern interpretation.
Incorporate nature and present the property in an environmental friendly manner.
To have an environmental friendly property and to reflect the local warm climate year round, all windows can be fully opened to minimize the usage of air conditioning. To take advantage of the spectacular view, you have an unobstructed view from Tachien Mountain to the beach from inside of the room. Walls were built to minimize the effect of the downdrafts on the side of the mountain during the winter. Pools were strategically located to help maintain a constant temperature year round.
WELCOME LOUNGE
Before sunset unobstructed views from Tachien Mountain to the distant South China Sea from inside of the room were carefully managed for the lobby lounge.
Stone is randomly and obliquely cut to transform the image of bamboo joints.
Lanterns dance around to create spotted lights and form intimate space. Hexagon and triangle lines are hidden in the space to redefine modern Taiwanese aesthetic.
MU RESTAURANT
MU restaurant is adjacent to the lobby. The restaurant serves the freshest ingredients from the chef’s Kenting farms. Rich local delicacies are presented in western style.
The restaurant is given two different tones between day and night by manipulating lighting and movable screens. During day time, the spectacular and picturesque Tachien Mountain views can be viewed clearly through the restaurant with fully opened windows.
Fossil wood stone, translucent fabric screens, and thin line wood panels are used to give a mystic wonderment when night falls. Screens reflect light and define the privacy of the dinning space simultaneously.
Source: JAHAA Inc.
