_Two Weeks In Thailand Did The Trick _ Design Concept Finalised

Two weeks in secluded Thailand did the trick, I have concluded that I am going to base my final project around the idea of an Urban Spa.. an urban Oasis. Inspiration and conformation of this topic came from some of the beautiful hotels I've stayed in during my trip to Thailand.

Many of the top hotels in Thailand have a multitude of facilities including stunning spa's, restaurants and pools, yes this is not unusual in top hotels but the difference between top hotels in Thailand and top hotels in the UK, europe and much of the rest of the world is the difference in cost! I stayed in a selection of 4star and 5star hotels and Boutique hotels whilst away in Thailand with the average cost per room of around £55 per night! You would be lucky to find a 3star hotel for that price in the UK!

Many of hotels I stayed in Thailand were inspirational, beautiful modern architecture positioned next to lush green rainforest, stunning blue pools with beach views! I understand that the UK lacks rainforest and stunning beach views, indeed the UK also lacks the intense heat and incredible year round temperatures of Thailand.. but and this is a big BUT.. why are there so few luxury modern spa's in the UK? Why do the spa's which exist have to be hidden within grand country houses or within the urban jungle that is the UK's top cities?!


The above two photos show two of the hotels (with stunning spa's and pools) I stayed in during my trip to Thailand this summer.

_PG Dip Arch Year2 _Final Design Project - Design Concepts

Choosing a project to showcase the skills and architectural understanding I have developed during the last seven years of university is a somewhat daunting task, not only will the project last one entire academic year, the project will most probably contribute to the overall success of my career, after all this will be the project at the forefront of my portfolio during future interviews.

I have been playing with several projects ideas and concepts this summer, some wacky and completely unfeasible (one such idea - a portable river cleaning and filteration devise that also enables swimmers to swim up and down in a small but clean area of the river Don in Sheffield) and some less so.

I will going to asia on holiday in a weeks time, during this time I hope to come to a final decision with regards to my chosen project, my current mental list of design options include:-

-Cooking school
-Urban Health spa