The brand name of Sukhothai Hotel is derived from the first independent dynasty in Thailand's history - Sukhotai, which means "the dawn of happiness". In 2017, Sukhothai opened its first location in China at the heart of Shanghai with the concept of an “urban oasis”, bringing modern urbanites the traditional Southeast Asian hospitality with a conte...
Project name
The Sala Garden
Architecture firm
LUKSTUDIO
Location
No.380 Weihai Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, China
Principal architect
Christina Luk
Design team
Yicheng Zhang, Min Dai, Haixin Wang, Vivi Du, Yoko You, Kate Deng
Design year
2020.09 - 2021.03
Completion year
2021.07 - 2021.12
Structural engineer
Shanghai Sanyao Structural Consulting & Design Co.,Ltd
Construction
Shanghai Zhuzong Group Construction Developments Co., Ltd.
Landscape
YU CHUAN WEN Garden Design Studio
Material
Carbonized wood (Koshii Wood), carbonized bamboo floor (REBO), carbonized bamboo screen, teak, outdoor fabric, steel, stainless steel, aluminum tube, granite, sun shading (Guthrie Douglas)
Client
The Sukhothai Shanghai
The average lawn takes up more square feet than the home itself, yet all of this space is often wasted. If you're ready to get the most out of your outdoor living space while also boosting your property value and giving it more curb appeal: these are some awesome projects to consider!
Written by
Lisa Thompkins
Photography
Sinatra Cabana, Frankfranco Architects
Summertime is the perfect time to fire up the grill and cook up some delicious food! We've got you covered if you're looking for ways to create an amazing cooking space outdoors. In this blog post, we will discuss seven tips and tricks that will help make your outdoor cooking area stand out from the rest. Let's get started!
Photography
Andrew Mann Architecture / David Wakely
Outdoor kitchens are all the rage these days. There are so many reasons why you should consider one for your home. Perhaps you love entertaining and want a space where guests can gather comfortably.
Photography
Courtesy of Bartone Interiors
The outdoor space is often left out in building design, especially in the past. However, it’s no longer the case. The population has embraced outdoor designing as they do indoors. The main aim is to ensure continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces. However, others do it to add value to their homes.
Some may scoff at plastic furniture, but it’s perfect for outdoor patios. Learn why and the benefits of poly lumber furniture in our explainer.
Photography
Souranshi Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine
Transforming your space into a relaxation haven would surely improve your curb appeal while also giving you a space you can relax. With the right combination of furniture and features, you should be able to create a calming space that’ll help you unwind at any time of the day.
Photography
bmak - Justin Krug
Setting up a space for outdoor entertainment is the best decision that you have made. The next step is choosing an outdoor furniture set that feels comfortable and matches your needs to perfection. Lounge areas, al fresco dining settings, sun lounges, and lazy bags are some available options.
