Located in the idyllic Natai Beach area of Phuket, Thaliland, is the Iniala Beach House, a 10 room luxury holiday destination situated in three villas and a penthouse. Its seemingly humble name belies the reality of this unique complex and the fact that its interiors are the work of bevy of world renowned designers who were commissioned to leave their individual aesthetic signatures throughout the spaces.
The interior of the shell shaped Villa Bianca which contains two private spaces and a shared pool, is the work of the International practice of A-Cero, headed by Rafael Llamazares and Joaquin Torres. From the outset, the designers were determined to play a game of contrasts, the elements of Yin and Yang through the use of local wood walls, floors and ceilings and bespoke furniture of stark white polycarbonate which sweeps seamlessly throughout the spaces creating contemporary sculptural forms. One room exhibits horizontal lines with light wood floors and dark wood ceilings whereas the other draws the eye to its vertical woodwork with light wood ceilings and dark wood floors, each complementing the other harmoniously. Where possible, solid walls have been replaced by transparencies in order to make the most of the memorable views from within the villa.
In addition, the interior of the on site restaurant, a Michelin starred establishment, is also the work of A-Cero. The modular tables and chairs, a unique design of the practice, are supplemented by the retro Platner Chairs for Knoll, ensuring the ultimate in comfort for the guests both for indoor and outdoor dining. A one of a kind luxury beach front destination where contemporary meets tradition and high end design aesthetics rule for a carefree vacation for its international A-list guests.
