FINAL DEADLINE DEC 15

 

The Tree House

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Interior Design
  • Company/Firm
    Underwood Art Factory
  • Lead Designer
    Zachary Underwood
  • Interior Designer
    Zachary Underwood
  • Hospitality
    Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
  • Photo Credit
    Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
  • Location
    Mai Khao Beach, Phuket, Thailand
  • Project Date
    August 2021
  • Project Link

Designed as if by nature itself, The Tree House is visionary in its design offering with incomparable lagoon views, cosy oversize daybeds, a pivotal centerpiece and evolving culinary temptations. Ascending a spiral staircase that winds around an ancient banyan tree adorned with stylish lanterns, diners are lured to this lofty restaurant for a dinner celebration of Omakase dishes that are almost too pretty to eat. Each course can be served with creative Sake pairings. There is an a la carte menu.

The centrepiece counter with circular seating is accentuated by the beauty of Japanese craftsmanship – one large central traditional Wagasa umbrella and smaller umbrellas made from bamboo and washi paper hang from the ceiling. Glass-style flooring projects transparency and intrinsic harmony and the views over the lotus lagoons transport diners to a bygone era of elegance and serenity. A series of tables delineate the covered terrace each sporting softly textured fabrics in shades of grey.