Set against pristine coastlines with breathtaking views of the Cham Islands and the East Sea, and moments from Hoi An Ancient Town—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Asia’s most atmospheric cultural crossroads— Hoiana Resort & Golf is Vietnam’s premier entertainment and lifestyle destination.
Conceived as both art and infrastructure, the landscape design distills the spirit of place into three core elements. Natural landforms are reinterpreted through flowing curves and refined forms, anchoring the site with elegance. The tradition of agriculture is reflected in native planting and fauna-friendly gardens that foster biodiversity and promote sustainability. Human touch is felt in the circulation and shaded spaces, designed to encourage seamless indoor-outdoor interaction while ensuring intuitive movement and operational efficiency across complex vertical and horizontal layers.
Harnessing the transformative power of Destination Creation, Hoiana is a beacon for progress, setting a new benchmark for responsible development in Vietnam by uplifting local communities.
Bio Founded in Honolulu in 1945 by George ‘Pete’ Wimberly, WATG is the preeminent leader in integrated luxury hospitality design. Comprising five studios – Advisory, Master Planning, Architecture, Landscape and Wimberly Interiors, WATG design spaces that respect, protect and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for clients and communities. As of 2023, its global yet local team across offices in Honolulu, Tustin (California), Los Angeles, New York, London, Singapore and Shanghai – has designed and delivered over 500 built projects in 170 countries.
Other prizes AGA KHAN AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE 1981-83 Cycle Tanjong Jara Resort, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2019 2019 Hotel + Leisure Completed Buildings - Shortlisted Nobu Hotel Los Cabos SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Gold Award 2019 2019 Jinshuo Hotel + Resort, China CREDAWARD 2020, Mixed-Use Silver The Ritz-Carlton Xi'an Mixed-Use AHEAD GLOBAL 2022, Transport / Winner Belmond Venice-Simplon-Orient Express PARIS DESIGN AWARDS 2022 2022 Urban Design - International La Cadiere Lake City, China The International Hotel & Property Awards 2023 Best Hotel Design APAC Yanbai Villa, Beijing China HOSPITALITY DESIGN MAGAZINE 2023 2023 Best Suites Belmond Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
