resort

The Facts

Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Size: 15 Acres
Partners: Graham Downes Architecture
Client: Riviera Hotel Las Vegas
Budget: N/A
Completed: 2012

About the Project

landLAB and Graham Downes Architecture collaborated on a hotel refresh concept to revitalize the historic Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The design aspires to restore the Riviera Hotel to the iconic resort status that it once had in the mid 1900’s. Outdoor spaces that will be upgraded in the initial phase are the main hotel pool deck, private patio spaces, courtyards, walkways, and entry spaces such as the main lobby and visitor drop-off areas adjacent to Las Vegas Boulevard, also known as, ‘The Strip’. The concept modernizes the mid-century modern design aesthetics of the Riviera through refined geometric landscape features and decorative planting and paving accents that define space and circulation. The pool experience includes creating space for relaxation, places to be seen, and private cabanas. Daybeds are provided for sunning and recovery, poolside pavilions for events and parties, and lounge areas for enjoying a cold beverage on a hot Vegas afternoon.

Main Courtyard Plan

West Lawn Plan

Podium Pool Club

The Facts

Location: Mynamar, Myanmar
Size: 16 Acres
Partners: Mco. Architects
Client: Withheld
Budget: N/A
Completed: In Progress

About the Project

landLAB collaborated with Myklebust Company to create this conceptual design proposal for the Ngwe Saung Beach Resort in the country of Myanmar. In comparison to Clearwater Bay, the vision for the Ngwe resort revolves around the experience of a resort integrated with its jungle surroundings and the natural beauty of the beach site property. The design is comprised of nature trails that access the beach and reveal panoramic views. Relaxing and cozy hillside retreats of modern jungle bungalows take design cues from both the balinese aesthetic as well as the surrounding eco-romanticism of the landscape. The project will focus on using local materials while the project trails will be integrated with art and sculpture, both local and foreign to create a unique experience that blends modern and traditional with the implementation of environmental and sustainable features such as water harvesting and the use of local materials. Landscape palette follows closely with plants and tree species endemic to Myanmar to establish a sense of place and minimize the introduction of foreign plant material to the area.

Resort Masterplan

The Facts

Location: Hainan Island, China
Size: 22000 Sq M
Partners: Mco. Architects
Client: Withheld
Budget: N/A
Completed: Under Construction

About the Project

landLAB collaborated with Myklebust Company on The Sanya Lihe International Center 5 star  Hotel and residential tower that was designed to  bring together a market tailored program mix of retail, restaurants and entertainment to offer a collection of venues unique to the properties in the Sanya Resort region. The organization of the site planning has been conceived to unify an existing structure with the new buildings into a singular resort experience centered on a new grand pool area. The hotel and suite towers will offer nearly unobstructed views to Sanya Bay from the guestrooms and will have separate drop-off and lobby entry areas on the north and east sides of the site. A retail passage with street frontage will feature life-style related shops, regional and international cuisine, a spa and TV. A new ballroom will expand the area for special events or conventions.

Site Plan

The Facts

Location: Hainan Island, China
Size: 10000 Sq M
Partners: Mco. Architects
Client: Withheld
Budget: N/A
Completed: 2012

About the Project

landLAB collaborated with Myklebust Company on the new Beach Club/Sales Center for Clearwater Bay Resort Project on the south coast of Hainan Island, China. The new beach club/sales center sits prominently on the west edge of the property directly on the pristine white sand beach. The new facility includes three different show villas, a large sales center and numerous outdoor pavilions all interconnected with unique garden spaces and water features, designed in both modern and traditional Chinese aesthetic. The site design minimizes grading impacts to the site and uses a natural wetland to cleanse and detain storm water; all areas are enhanced by endemic plant species.

Site Plan