The countryside of northern Thailand has some breathtaking natural landscapes. We saw much of it when we rented a motorcycle and went on an adventure into the hills. Unfortunately, the hotel we read about at our destination was out of business. As the sun was setting and the temperature dropping, we came upon a little resort tucked away in the hills. It is called Proud Phu Fa and it is a gem. The next morning, we were able to take a closer look around and experience the wonderful design elements it contains.
The "rooms" are individual private bungalows. This was the entrance into ours.
Bungalow floor plan.
Each bungalow has an entry garden which separates the bedroom from the bathroom. The garden enhances a guest's connection to nature and is very soothing. It also helps to reinforce the feeling of being out in the surrounding countryside even while being in the bedroom area.
The bathroom.
View to the private patio from the bedroom.
The back of the bungalow.
One of the many features I liked at the resort are these interesting brick walls. They are broken up into sections with space between each. They effectively reduce the massiveness of the sum with these breaks. The walls also create visual interest by protruding some of the brick courses forward from the face.
The brick walls serve as a backdrop to the elevated hut sitting area.
Close up of the walls and the space between.
Everywhere you look at Proud Phu Fa, there are small details that add so much to the overall design scheme. I really loved this raw concrete wall with a flower design; a great contrast of material.
Design details.
Design details.
Lately, I have been studying stone mosaic design and would like to incorporate one into a design in the future. Here, a simple stone design is very effective on the step treads.
Overall, Proud Phu Fah was a fantastic and unexpected find. The designer did a great job of blending the numerous design elements together and I took much inspiration from its many parts.
