Marina Gold Hotel resort by Nobuaki Miyashita

Marina Gold Hotel resort by Nobuaki Miyashita is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Plata in Diseño de Arquitectura, Edificación y Estructuras Competition Category.

PlataArquitectura· 2025

Marina Gold Hotel resort

by Nobuaki Miyashita

Client: Mr Studio Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award de Plata Winner in Arquitectura Category

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The Design

About Marina Gold Hotel resort

Marina Gold es un hotel resort situado en la playa de Mui Ne, en el sureste de Vietnam. El edificio se eleva en diagonal desde la séptima hasta la vigésima planta, evocando la forma de un crucero zarpando. En la última planta, una piscina en voladizo con fondo de cristal se proyecta hacia el océano, junto a un bar lounge y un restaurante con amplias vistas. El exterior emplea paneles con acabado dorado que reflejan la luz del atardecer. La estructura es de hormigón armado con elementos de acero que sostienen las secciones en voladizo. Los interiores están acabados en madera y mármol.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Plata

Marina Gold Hotel resort ha ganado el A' Design Award de Plata, un reconocimiento extraordinariamente prestigioso concedido a diseños de gama alta, magníficos e impresionantes. Los ganadores de Plata son obras tremendamente brillantes y sumamente creativas que ilustran la destacada experiencia, el talento y la agudeza de sus diseñadores. Se espera que Marina Gold Hotel resort sea una obra maravillosa y emblemática, notablemente profesional y profundamente innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Plata es una invención muy notable y admirada que beneficia y hace avanzar las fronteras del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología. Marina Gold Hotel resort es una creación enormemente envidiada que evoca deseos, aporta sentimientos positivos y despierta asombro y admiración.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Hotel Marina Gold is a luxury resort on Mui Ne Beach in southeastern Vietnam. The building’s futuristic design rises diagonally from the 7th to the 20th floor, evoking a luxury cruise ship setting sail. The top floor features a cantilevered glass-bottom pool extending toward the ocean, alongside a bar lounge and viewing restaurant. Designed as an architectural icon of Mui Ne Beach, the hotel captures the essence of a radiant cruise ship bathed in sunset light
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area: 30,000 square meters
Building area: 8,500 square meters
Total floor area: 75,000 square meters
Structure: Steel
Number of floors: 20 above ground, 1 basement
Maximum height: 85 m
Main span: 9m × 9m
Tags: architecture, resort hotel, luxury, futuristic design, sustainable tourism, Vietnam
Production Technology: The building exterior features special gold-finished panels that reflect the sunset. The structure is primarily reinforced concrete with steel components enabling the cantilevered sections. The interior incorporates premium wood and marble finishes, enhancing the ambiance of a luxury cruise ship.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was balancing futuristic aesthetics with structural feasibility. The cantilevered glass-bottom pool required advanced engineering to ensure safety while maintaining visual lightness. Strict coastal regulations and material limitations influenced design choices. Extensive environmental analysis was conducted to optimize light reflection and aerodynamics. Overcoming these obstacles led to a harmonious blend of innovation, sustainability, and guest experience.
Research: This research integrates futuristic aesthetics with sustainable resort design. The goal was to create a structure that harmonizes with its coastal surroundings while evoking a luxury cruise ship. Simulations and material studies examined light reflection and aerodynamics. Guest experience studies informed spatial planning, enhancing both visual and functional engagement. The findings contribute to resort architecture, influencing sustainable tourism and coastal hospitality.
Inspiration: Inspired by Mui Ne Beach’s breathtaking sunset, the design theme is a "Floating Luxury Cruise Ship." The building’s golden exterior reflects the setting sun, creating the appearance of a ship glowing in warm golden hues. A glass-bottom pool and a panoramic restaurant on the rooftop provide an unparalleled resort experience, enhancing the connection between architecture and nature.
Project Duration: The project is scheduled to open in 2030 on Mui Ne Beach, Vietnam.
Operation Flow: Surrounded by Mui Ne Beach’s ocean and forest, the hotel provides a harmonious resort experience. The rooftop pool, bar, and expansive shared terrace on the 6th floor create a unique and memorable space for guests.
Patents: N/A
Team Members: N/A
Image Credits: Image #1,#2,#3,#4,#5: Photographer Nobuaki Miyashita Variations, 2024