Dusit Thani Laguna Gholfoord-hotel by Massimo Mercurio - Mercurio Design Lab

Dusit Thani Laguna Gholfoord-hotel by Massimo Mercurio - Mercurio Design Lab is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Goud in Argitektuur-, Gebou- en Struktuurontwerp Competition Category.

GoudArgitektuur· 2021

Dusit Thani Laguna Gholfoord-hotel

by Massimo Mercurio - Mercurio Design Lab

Client: Mercurio Design Lab S.r.l.

A' Design Award in Goud Winner in Argitektuur Category

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The Design

About Dusit Thani Laguna Gholfoord-hotel

Dusit Thani Laguna is 'n gholfoord-hotel in Singapoer, geleë op die terrein van die Laguna National Golf and Country Club. Die ontwikkeling verbind 'n gerenoveerde drieverdieping-klubhuis en 'n nuwe sesverdieping-hotel onder een deurlopende dak. Die geboë dak is gemaak van spesiale sementagtige veselborde en 'n mariene-graad membraan, wat 'n naatlose oppervlak sonder sigbare voë vorm. 'n Gedeelde glasfasade bied wye uitsigte oor die gholfbaan. Die gebouvorm is geïnspireer deur die golwende groen landskap van die baan. Die projek is in Desember 2020 voltooi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Goud

Dusit Thani Laguna Gholfoord-hotel is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Goud, 'n geweldig prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan eersteklas-, wonderlike en uitstaande ontwerpe. Wenners in Goud is uiters innoverende, visionêre en glansryk verblindende skeppings wat die vernuf, wysheid en bekwaamheid van hul ontwerpers weerspieël. Daar word verwag dat Dusit Thani Laguna Gholfoord-hotel 'n hoogs geprese, tendensskeppende en monumentale uitvinding is wat ongekende waarde lewer. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Goud gewen het, is 'n skouspelagtige, gerespekteerde projek wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie in hoë mate bevoordeel en uitbrei. Dusit Thani Laguna Gholfoord-hotel wek intense gevoelens van begeerte, roep passie op, moedig kreatiwiteit aan en boei ons.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Surrounded by a stunning landscape, Dusit Thani Laguna, formerly known as Laguna National Golf and Country Club, one of the prominent golf and country club in Singapore since its inauguration in 1993, is set to be a premier urban golf resort with the addition of a new five-star luxury hotel. The project is a state-of-the-art union of a world-class golf club and a Dusit-Thani branded hotel.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dusit Thani Laguna is a 1,168,652.5 sqm urban golf resort development. The project includes a makeover of the existing three-storey clubhouse and the provision of a six-storey new hotel.
Tags: Mercurio Design Lab, Massimo Mercurio, Dusit Thani Laguna, Dusit Thani Hotel, Laguna National Golf & Country Club, Singapore golf resort, urban golf resort, golf resort, golf club, golf course, international golf championship, renowned golf course, Thai hospitality, luxury hotel, hotel resort
Production Technology: The roof which is made of special cementitious fiber boards and a marine grade mebrane, displays a uniform seamless surface with no visible joints. An optimal visual effect is achieved both from afar and from a closer look, following the original design.

The over-arching roof and shared, glazed facade, give the premise a spacious appearance and let the occupants enjoy a spectacular landscape view.
Design Challenge: The two functions of the building, combining a hotel and clubhouse, make it a complex proposition. The idea for a single, unified, and seamless roof seems quite challenging due to the discrepancy in height and awkward marriage of the two buildings with largely different functions. MDL did extensive research to find the technology to effectuate the plan. The result is a dynamic and unified building that in a powerful movement merges almost seamlessly with the surging landscape of the golf course.
Research: Dusit Thani Laguna is located within the grounds of the Laguna National Golf and Country Club, a renowned golf destination that hosts international tournaments and major championships. The union of a Dusit Thani hotel and multimillion clubhouse, introduces a new set of social and recreational privileges for both members golfers and hotel patrons. The resort caters to guests looking for the perfect golfing experience as well as those simply seeking to witness and enjoy its beautiful landscape.
Inspiration: The architectural design for the hotel and clubhouse is inspired by the green undulating landscape of the golf course. The sleek, curvilinear form presents itself with a distinctive aesthetic character from whatever angle it is viewed. It takes a life of its own encompassing the club and hotel functions under one swooping roof with a dominant and exciting sculptural form which complements the gorgeous natural landscape that the golf course of Dusit Thani Laguna provides.
Project Duration: Dusit Thani Laguna is located in Singapore and was completed in December 2020.
Operation Flow: The hotel, with rooms from the first to the sixth-storeys, includes a group of penthouses with private terraces. There are also eight corporate booths, each with their own elevated pool, facing directly the golf course. Here, functions can be hosted especially during golf tournaments. The golf club functions are located on the first-storey, on a mezzanine level, and on the second-storey. The clubhouse, also known as the 19th hole, is where golfers relax after a round of golf.
Patents: Copyright: Mercurio Design Lab S.r.l.
Team Members: Lead Designer: Massimo Mercurio
Design Director: Kimberly Liu
Design Team: Mercurio Design Lab
Image Credits: Render: Mercurio Design Lab S.r.l.
Photography: Gareth Seah, Patrick Bowers, Veronica Ang
Video: Gareth Seah and Veronica Ang
Photo and Video Edit: Janne Rey Soriano