Break down the building
Separate volumes suggest a quieter scale. Shared spaces and private rooms can have different relationships to the garden.
Nila Retreat
A guest retreat organised around the walk between rooms.
Small guest retreatIndependent concept study03 / 05
The brief
What happens between arrival and the room?
Instead of one large building, this study imagines a small retreat as a group of low pavilions. The route from arrival to the guest rooms becomes part of the experience.
Three decisions
Give the route some shade
Covered edges and planted paths would make walking comfortable. Lighting would need to support wayfinding without washing out the night.
Plan the unseen work
Linen, servicing and maintenance need their own practical routes. A convincing hospitality plan cannot be based only on the guest-facing view.