Pacific Sunset

9 hillside villas facing the sunset over Ang Thong

CategoryResidential development
LocationKoh Samui, Thailand

Location: Bang Makham Hill, Koh Samui, Thailand
Site: Tropical hillside, west-facing, above the coconut groves
Programme: 9 villas along the slope
Outlook: Sunset over the sea and Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park
Outdoor: Infinity pools, pergola kitchens, sunbathing decks

Pacific Sunset

Pacific Sunset steps down a west-facing hillside on Bang Makham Hill, above the coconut groves. Nine villas are grouped in small clusters along the slope, so that every terrace looks out to the sunset over the sea and the islands of Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park.

Thatched roofs over white lime-rendered volumes give the villas their tropical character and shade the upper floors. Each villa has an infinity pool on a pale stone deck and a timber-slat pergola sheltering an outdoor kitchen and a long dining table.

Inside, vaulted timber-slat ceilings rise over the living rooms, and arched doors and windows bring a soft Mediterranean note. Reclaimed timber, woven rattan and linen complete a light, relaxed palette, and a gym opens onto the garden.

Materials

Thatched roofsVilla and pavilion roofsTropical character; shades the upper floors
White lime renderFaçades and interior wallsReflects the heat and lets the timber and thatch stand out
Timber-slat ceilingsVaulted living-room ceilings, terrace soffitsWarmth and rhythm overhead
Timber-slat pergolasOutdoor kitchens and dining terracesFiltered shade over the terraces
Light limestone pavingInterior floors, pool decks, garden stepping stonesCool underfoot, pale in the sun
Green-blue mosaicInfinity poolsColour and depth in the water
Arched timber doors and windowsLiving rooms and gymA soft Mediterranean note
Reclaimed timberCoffee tables, benches, sun loungersRaw grain and warmth
Woven rattanPendant lightsLight, natural and handmade
Rope balustradesBalconies and terracesA coastal, informal feel
Black-framed glassFull-height sliding doorsOpens the villas to the sea view
Woven roller blindsGym and living-room windowsFilters the sun and softens the light