Lighthouse Hotel
Sensoryscape
Located on a remote island off the mainland, the Sensoryscape project reimagines the concept of vacation by emphasizing emotional resonance over conventional luxury. The core design strategy is driven by a simple yet powerful question: Why would someone seek such distance from the crowd and technology? In response, the project offers an architecture that prioritizes human emotion and multisensory experience.
The arrival sequence is curated as a slow immersion into nature. Starting from a boat journey and continuing with off-road vehicles, visitors gradually leave behind the built world. A transitional garden welcomes them, filled with the island’s natural scents and textures—introducing a series of sensory contrasts that define the architectural language. The path subtly unveils the lighthouse and hotel, framed by a scenic seascape and harmonized with the topography.
Vertical movement across the steep terrain creates a layered experience above and below ground. Wooden platforms, integrated into the landscape, allow access to sea caves and diving points, blurring the boundary between architecture and nature. By activating both the landscape and seascape, the design facilitates a holistic exploration of place.
Sensory contrast—visual, olfactory, and tactile—guides both interior and exterior decisions. From material transitions to spatial shifts, every element is selected to heighten perception and awareness. Inside, programmatic elements such as tasting zones allow for a deepened connection between the visitor and their surroundings through the themes of gastronomy, aroma, and sound.
Rather than imposing a dominant architectural gesture, Sensoryscape reveals itself through movement, perception, and engagement. It stands as an alternative model for hospitality, where design becomes a conduit for emotional and sensory discovery.
