2500000 THESIS 2564
PROJECT: SAMATA WELLNESS AND AESTHETIC RETREAT
STUDENT : WARANTHORN JARATRUNGROJ
LOCATION: CHIANGRAI, THAILAND
AREA: 31,000 sq.m

      Over decades, the Kok River has been an origin of diversified civilizations. From families to tribes then become societies which contributed to an everlasting relationship between human and the river. Samata Wellness and Aesthetic Retreat is not only located in Chiang Rai, the northernmost city in Thailand, but also embraced by the river abundance. The sense of place and traditional relationships have been extracted and simplified to present an immersive sensory along with holistic revitalization. Accordingly, Samata offers an ultimate retreatment balancing body, mind, and spirit through the concept of nourishing by the river.
      Samata Wellness and Aesthetic Retreat is meticulously designed to be the Wellness and Aesthetic tourism destination corresponding to the growth trend of global health awareness. In a world full of chaos, Samata is a peaceful place to rebalance and stabilize our life throughout the well-designed architecture and recess programs. The site location possesses an all-year-round perfect weather along with the Kok river luxuriance. All of which lead to the nourishing by the river design concept. The concept is intentionally refined from the connection between the Kok river and locals which perfectly blends the traditional architecture, cultures, and activities together.



Lobby Waiting Area


Outdoor All Day Dining



Relaxation Room



Wellness Sensory Entrance


Massage Area


Haan Nam Wellness Brew



All-Day Dining



Ko Khao



Grand Pool Villa Guest Room