Gold Interior Space and Exhibition Design · 2020
Rosewood Hotel Bangkok Luxury Hotel
by Celia Chu Design and Associates
- A' Design Award 2020 Gold Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Awarded April 15, 2020
- CLIENT: Celia Chu Design & Associates
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 21,016
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About Rosewood Hotel Bangkok Luxury Hotel
Rosewood Hotel Bangkok is a luxury hotel interior located in Bangkok, Thailand. The 30-storey building takes its form from the wai, the traditional Thai gesture of greeting. The interior is conceived as one grand mansion, and each space reads as a chapter in the story of a well-traveled Thai family. Marble, timber, metal, lacquer, leather and bamboo panels are combined with local craft, including a carved wood reception counter. Water features refer to Bangkok, a city built on water. The total area is 35000 square meters, with 159 rooms.
Celia Chu Design & Associates's Rosewood Hotel Bangkok Luxury Hotel entrance exemplifies the sophisticated integration of contemporary hospitality design principles with deeply rooted regional aesthetic traditions, creating an architectural threshold that functions simultaneously as spatial transition, cultural statement, and experiential prelude. The design demonstrates remarkable command of material orchestration, bringing together bronzed metals, figured panels, precision glazing, and decorative screenwork into a cohesive visual language that speaks of both modern luxury and timeless craft sensibility. The bilateral symmetry governing the composition draws upon classical architectural principles of formal reception while the geometric decorative elements introduce patterns resonant with traditional Southeast Asian visual vocabularies, suggesting bamboo lattice, textile motifs, and ceremonial screen traditions translated into contemporary metalwork. The lighting strategy achieves particular distinction through its careful calibration of exterior and interior luminosity, transforming the central portal into a radiant threshold that invites passage while maintaining an atmosphere of privileged sanctuary. The emblematic sculptural silhouette positioned within the entry frame operates as both brand identifier and cultural cipher, its calligraphic forms suggesting the fluid gestures of traditional script while maintaining sufficient abstraction to invite multiple readings. One observes in the floor pattern design a sophisticated geometric arrangement that creates perspectival acceleration toward the interior, guiding movement while establishing visual rhythm that complements the vertical cadence of the facade elements above. The octagonal lantern fixtures reference traditional lantern forms through contemporary interpretation, their crystalline geometries creating points of luminous focus within the upper register that balance the grounded warmth of the floor lanterns below. The work invites contemplation of how architectural design might honor cultural heritage while serving contemporary hospitality functions, creating spaces that feel simultaneously rooted in tradition and entirely of the present moment.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Rosewood Bangkok is a 30-storey, visually stunning architectural marvel. Its form is inspired by the wai, a famous Thai gesture of greeting, while the modern silhouette is a creative expression of the Thai spirit. Rich Thai culture is also emphasized by interior design elements and the exquisite water features within the hotel that are a tribute to Bangkok, a city built on water.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The total area is 35000sqm, including 159 rooms, an all-day dining restaurant & bar, multi-function event space, spa, swimming pool, fitness center, and one cafe.
The standard guestroom starts from 45sqm with seating area, bedroom, open bathroom with bathtub by the window, walk-in closet and a nice foyer. The big suites are near 150 sqm-250sqm, which has its own pool at the balcony. - Tags
- Hotel, Thailand, Bangkok, Lobby, Luxury
- Production Technology
- Material: Marble/ Timber/ Metal/ Tinted stainless steel/ Lacquer/ plain and embossed leather/ Fabric/ frp wall/ Wallpaper/ Bamboo panel / Artistic silver glass / Bespoke Lighting / Wood Carving / Resin pattern tile
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Many materials and craftmanship are locally sourced, in order to reflect the Thai culture, such as wood carving panel using for the reception counter, the bamboo lacquer panel using in the Cafe. The most unique one is the pattern tile made with resin, which was used in the guestrooms bathroom. The pattern was custom-made to represent the traditional ornament inside the Thai Grand Palace. - Design Challenge
- The architecture made that every floors has different condition and size. Therefore no two floors has the same layout. The design team spent much time on keeping the continuous design language to every floor and every room. Another challenge is the tilted façade, which gives a strong personality and limitation to the interior space. The curtain system is designed specially to fulfill every window condition.
- Project Duration
- The project finished in April 2019, locates in Bangkok, Thailand.
- Operation Flow
- Destined to establish a new design icon for the Kingdoms capital and the world stage, Rosewood Bangkoks contemporary residential styling allows each guest to be welcomed and treated with personalised attention just as if they were entering their own manor home-a true tribute to the Rosewood brands philosophy.
- Research
- Rosewood Bangkoks guestrooms fuse elegantly modern interiors with panoramic views of the metropolis. The hotel features 159 rooms including 34 suites and studios as well as three signature houses which also boast their own private pools and terraces . Deluxe Rooms, starting at 42 square meters, have been thoughtfully designed to include a separate living area, creating a more residential experience; the propertys suite collection includes the loft-style Manor Suite, which features floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall windows offering an abundance of natural light and an unparalleled perspective on the dramatic Bangkok skyline–the quint essential stylish urban living experience
The hotel has been designed to mirror the intimacy of the private home of a well-traveled Thai family, and all guest accommodations are enriched by books, art, accessories and personal touches seemingly collected by the family over the course of their travels.
The feel of an urban resort and a modern Thai aesthetic are delivered by tropical accents of rich woods and rattan-inspired patterns, weaves and panels, and pops of turquoise blue and emerald green against a calming backdrop of white, cream, brown and luxurious gold color tones.
The innovative design and architecture of Rosewood Bangkok has allowed the creation of unique rooms and suites throughout the entire property, with no two floors sharing the same configuration. Allowing for maximum flexibility, privacy and intimacy, floorplates range from one to a maximum of 12 rooms per floor, and the property also showcases a number of bespoke signature suites, studios and houses, which boast private meditation areas, terraces, outdoor plunge pools as special amenities. - Inspiration
- The building reflects the traditional Thai greeting, in the Wai gesture. Dig in further, we see the interior as one grand mansion, which shows Thai culture in various way.
The design process is like writing a novel about a prestigious family and their love of Thai. They collect each part of the culture they adore and place it preciously around the building. Each room and space in the hotel is one chapter of a book. - Image Credits
- Photograph:Owen Raggett & Panoramic Studio