V Villas Phuket is a 24 freestanding suite resort in the south portion of the island of Phuket, in Thailand. Studio Gronda's design scope included architecture to all three public buildings in collaboration with OBA from Bangkok. The full Interior design package was also crafted by STUDIO GRONDA. Hotel guests check-in at an independent, open-air pavilion inserted in the rainforest. The pavilion is surrounded by reflecting pools that assist lowering the air temperature during the hot seasons. The art pieces envisioned for this space are created weekly with local fresh flowers. The pavilion was envisioned with an oversized, flat roof that hovers above the arrival zone. This is key to keep the different areas cool and dry. Right below the welcome pavilion, STUDIO GRONDA created five architectural pavilions that hover above the existing trees. These structures hold the spa facilities comprised of four private spa suites, one gym and one yoga pavilion. The central pavilion that connects all structures has a glass roof flooded with clear water that serves to cool down the yoga studio whilst projecting soothing ripple shadows into the exercise room below. All five pavilions play on the idea of transparency and immersion into nature. The design goal was to provide an escape to hotel guests that need to connect with nature. Pavilions are connected by means of wooden catwalks. During the design process STUDIO GRONDA has been always exploring the connections between architecture and the natural environment, achieving the closest relation with nature through timeless design and exquisite choice of natural finishes and materials. The main hotel building is located atop the highest point of the lush and virgin Ao Yon peninsula. The three storey high building holds the hotel’s main restaurant, the pool deck overlooking Ao Yon bay and the rooftop bar. The restaurant's sense of arrival begins at an intimate and secluded bar and lounge which screens itself from the main dining area by means of a series of three-meter-high bronze pivoting lattices. The lattices depict an artwork representing the local flora of the island. The main dining has both indoor and outdoor dining seating arrangements at different floor levels in order to enhance the breathtaking views of the site. The lower level of the main building features a 25-meter infinity-pool with intimate private cabanas on one of its sides and cascading sunbeds facing a lush green cliff. A small bar transforms into a chill-out area in the evening. On the rooftop of the building, a large chill-out lounge offers different wood platforms to enjoy 360 degree views.