Project Overview: Construction of Eco-Resort Tent at Soneva Kiri, Thailand
Project Eco-resort tent at Soneva Kiri, Koh Kood is a unique application of tensile membrane architecture for the “Treetop Dining Pod” category. The project is designed to create a distinct resort experience where architecture blends with nature, while meeting strict criteria for sustainable construction and minimal environmental impact.
- Investor: Soneva Kiri
- Category: Architectural canopy for treetop dining space
- Structure: Free-form, biomimetic tensile membranes
- Main materials: PVDF membrane, steel and composite frame structure
- Location: Koh Kood, Thailand
Technical Requirements Analysis & Project Context
The project is based on the core philosophy of luxury ecotourism: creating unique experiences while respecting and preserving the natural environment. Key technical requirements include:
- Biomimicry: Requires an organic design, mimicking shapes found in nature (such as leaves, marine life) so that the building can seamlessly blend into its tropical jungle setting.
- Minimal environmental impact: Construction must be carried out using the least invasive methods, avoiding the use of heavy machinery that could damage the existing ecosystem and landscape.
- Ultra-lightweight construction: Due to the high installation location and complex terrain, the structure of the project must have extremely low self-weight to ensure safety and feasibility in construction.
- Sustainable and Safe Materials: Materials must have a long life, be resistant to tropical island climates (sun, wind, high humidity) and ensure absolute safety for users.
Technical Solutions and Implementation Process
To meet the specific requirements of the project, Flexiiform has applied advanced technical solutions from design, material selection to construction methods.
Biomimicry
The design solution is a biomimetic tensile membrane structure, inspired by the image of a large leaf or a flying stingray. This design is not only aesthetically pleasing, in harmony with the jungle setting, but also aerodynamically efficient, making the structure stable against high-altitude winds.
Choosing Lightweight and Sustainable Materials
The cladding material is a high-grade PVDF membrane, which is UV-resistant, anti-mildew and has a long service life in high humidity and temperature conditions. The structural frame system uses a combination of surface-treated carbon steel and composite materials to achieve an optimal strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring an ultra-light yet sturdy structure. This is the fundamental material solution for projects Stretch canvas structure high-class.
Low Impact Construction Process
To minimize environmental impact, all components are prefabricated at the factory. Installation on site is carried out mainly by manual methods and lightweight lifting equipment, avoiding the need for land leveling or heavy construction machinery. This solution helps to preserve the surrounding ecosystem intact.
Results and Performance Evaluation
Project Eco-resort tent “Treetop Dining Pod” has become one of the most iconic and sought-after experiences at Soneva Kiri, delivering on many fronts:
- In terms of experience: Creating a unique culinary experience where guests are completely immersed in nature, contributing to positioning Soneva Kiri as a world-class destination.
- In terms of architecture: The building is an excellent example of how modern architecture can coexist in harmony with and celebrate the beauty of nature.
- On sustainable efficiency: The low-impact construction method successfully preserved the landscape and ecosystem, meeting the investor's philosophy.
- About brand value: The image of “Treetop Dining Pod” has spread widely around the world, becoming a valuable identity symbol for the Soneva brand.
Contact Technical Consulting
Flexiiform specializes in providing architectural design and construction solutions for tensile membranes for resort projects, eco-tourism projects and projects with high requirements for aesthetics and harmony with nature. To receive detailed technical advice for your project, please contact our team of engineers directly.
Contact information:
Company: Flexiiform
Website: https://flexiiform.vn
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