Client
Khun Aom
Location
Thoong Hotel Road, Chiang Mai
Year
2018
Type
Boutique Hotel
About the project
Architecture as a Journey of Discovery
Na Sarand Boutique Hotel is a hospitality project that explores the relationship between architecture, culture, and the experience of discovery.
Designed in a Lanna contemporary style, the hotel brings together the character of Northern Thai architecture with a modern approach to boutique hospitality. Rather than presenting everything at once, the design introduces architectural details that guests can discover gradually as they move through and experience the hotel.
This idea of discovery creates a more personal relationship between the guest and the architecture. A detail may reveal itself through movement, a material may catch the eye from a different perspective, or a particular element may become noticeable only after spending time within the space.
The architecture therefore becomes part of the guest experience. Staying at Na Sarand is not simply about occupying a room or passing through a hotel; it is about experiencing a place and gradually discovering the details that give it its character.
The Lanna contemporary approach provides the foundation for this experience, allowing the project to connect with Chiang Mai’s architectural identity while creating a setting that feels relevant to contemporary boutique hospitality.

Design Philosophy
The Art of Discovery
The design philosophy centers on creating a hotel experience that encourages guests to look closer, explore their surroundings, and discover something new throughout their stay.
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Lanna Contemporary
Bringing the architectural character of Lanna together with a contemporary approach to create a distinctive Chiang Mai hospitality experience.
02
Introducing carefully considered architectural elements that reveal themselves gradually and reward guests who take the time to look closer.
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Experience & Discovery
Creating a hotel where architecture becomes part of the journey, encouraging guests to explore and discover the character of the place.


