THE CABIN This treeroom’s location was based on the idea of creating a platform high up on a sharp hillside overlooking the Lule River valley. You can reach the hut from here via a horizontal bridge among the trees. At the front of the bridge is a large wooden deck. 7TH ROOM As you near the seventh room from below and look up at the sky, the entire underside of the building is covered by a life size photograph of the treetops as they looked before the room was put in place. This clever camouflage piques one’s curiosity. What is hiding up there?
THE UFO While working on the Bird’s Nest, which is largely in harmony with its surroundings, the idea of creating an entirely different environment was born. And what could be more different than an UFO? DRAGONFLY With its 52 square metres and 22 metric tonnes, the Dragonfly is our second-largest room. Unique in many ways, this room can function both as a conference space as well as private suite. THE BLUE CONE The Blue Cone is based on simplicity and accessibility, both in terms of material and design. The room is a traditional wooden structure with three foundations in the ground to give a sense of height and lightness, but also stability.
Hidden treasure: 8 NIHIWATU SUMBA , INDONESIA
Set on the remote Sumba island in eastern Indonesia, the Nihiwatu luxury eco lodge relaunched in March this year following a full renovation and with a swathe of new features. The resort is set on 560 acres of natural land and a 2.5-kilometre stretch of beach, with some of the world’s best left-hand surf breaks. The lodge is dedicated to the unspoiled beauty of the region with an ancient tribal culture. As well as enjoying the luxurious facilities at the lodge, guests can visit Stone Age sites and traditional villages; go horse riding along the beach; enjoy the thrill of an open air Land Rover safari; or take part in world-class surfing, scuba diving and fishing under the direction of Mark Healey, creator and head of operations who is a globally recognised professional big wave surfer and dedicated conservationist. To reconnect and rebalance, guests can enjoy the treatments at the Jungle Spa on the beach or yoga by natural waterfalls. There are 21 air-conditioned villas with private terraces and large verandahs with design incorporating the use of natural, indigenous materials. The premier villa of the resort is the Ratu Mendaka.
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