One & Only Desaru Coast, Malaysia | Kerry Hill Architects

2021 International Chapter Architecture Awards


2021 international chapter Architecture Awards: People's Choice

One & Only Desaru Coast, Malaysia | Kerry Hill Architects

Commercial architecture

Located on a secluded stretch of the south-eastern Malaysian coastline, much of the 25-hectare site includes the re-purposed fairways of a coastal golf course and is framed by mature forest trees, creating a
unique environment of calmness and privacy.

The resort comprises 46 guest suites, one villa and extensive public areas on the lower slopes of the site, facing lawns and the coastal forest. Leading from the predominantly open, public pavilions, which sit on a strong stone base, a network of generous pathways pass through gardens, forested areas and walled courtyards to the guest accommodation and other facilities.

Each guest suite features linked bedroom and bathroom pavilions arranged around a courtyard and plunge pool. Indoor and outdoor areas are given an equal measure of importance, providing guests with a range of options for use of the suite.

One & Only Desaru Coast, Malaysia | Kerry Hill Architects | Photographer: Rupert Peace

Client perspective:
How does the design benefit the way you live/work/play/operate/educate/other?

“From conceptualisation to completion, spanning numerous years, KHA was committed to realising our aspiration for an intimate luxury hospitality experience that represented Malaysia. KHA translated our shared vision by blending timeless architecture within the natural environment, incorporating modernity and infusing facets of Malaysian architectural heritage and culture. One&Only Desaru Coast is beautifully integrated into a re-developed golf course and its coastal and forest surroundings based on an inventory designed around trees. The harmonised understanding between owner and architect was the critical success factor in manifesting this defining benchmark in the Desaru Coast destination.”

Architects

Practice team

KERRY HILL | Design Architect

JUSTIN HILL | Design Architect

ANGELO KRIZIOTIS | Design Architect

TERRY FRIPP | Interior Architecture | Associate

DAVID GOWTY | Graduate of Architecture

RANJIT WAUGH | Graduate of Architecture

IVAN SATRIATAMA | Graduate of Architecture

ROSSITZA IORDANOVA, Graduate of Architecture

MICHAEL NA | Graduate of Architecture

MARIO NEVEZ | Graduate of Architecture

JOHN LIM | Graduate of Architecture

BELINDA DOWNER | Interior Designer

MYLENE NG | Interior Designer

CATHLEEN WING-KEE | Interior Designer

NICK PUAH | Interior Designer

TAN FOCK JEE | Technician

KEN LIM | Models

STEVEN LIM | Technician

ALAN BAJAMUNDI | Visualisation

LENNIE LAXAMANA | Visualisation 

CONSULTANT AND CONSTRUCTION TEAM

Al-Ambia / MRCB / Suhati / Everchoice / Mahirbina | Builder

GDP Architects Sdn Bhd / Alma Architects Sdn Bhd | Architect of Record

Wan Husin & Associates Sdn Bhd | Civil & Structural Engineers

ARUP / Wan Husin & Associates Sdn Bhd | Mechanical, Fire & Electrical Engineers

CWL Lighting (BKK) Co., Ltd | Lighting Consultant

Lumino Design Consultants Sdn Bhd | Lighting Consultant

ICN Design International Pte Ltd | Landscape Consultant

WAA Design Sdn Bhd | Landscape Consultant

Northcroft Lim Perunding Sdn Bhd | Cost Consultant

Rupert Peace | Photographer

Nick Puah | Photographer

PROJECT LOCATION

Persiaran Damai, Desaru Coast, Bandar Penawar, Johor Darul Ta’zim | Malaysia

National Partners

Principal Partner
National Corporate Partners
National Supporting Partners
National Supporting Partners
National Insurance Partner
National Media Partner
Preferred Photography Partner

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