The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort faces a majestic beach with panoramic views of distant islands. A large national park lies to the rear and an adjacent mountainside is the source of a natural creek that flows through the resort. As a result, the entire site is lavishly covered with plants and trees, and its beach is blessed with a natural stream that flows into the sea from the valley. 

There are 2 phases to the project, both of which were designed by A49. 

Unlike the first phase, the client wanted the second phase to be a honeymoon destination that offered extra privacy. As with the existing wing, the design focuses on integrating the buildings with their natural surrounding as much as possible, including the retention of ancient trees.

The new wing of the resort, which further expands the complex by approximately 1.3 acres, includes additional clusters of pool villas and communal facilities, such as a meeting room, restaurant, fitness room and spa.

A common swimming pool, that extends from the existing wing, flows through to the new wing from the natural reservoir that acts as the source and retains water from the mountain behind the resort.

The villas picturesquely blend the indoors and outdoors, in harmony with the existing topography and environment. Guest privacy is maintained within landscaped walls and an internal garden where guests can even enjoy an outdoor shower.

Each building was tailor-made to blend into its location. Curved edge gables and ridgepoles create a unique character of roofs for the Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort. Their form is inspired by traditional Ko Lae and Naga boats (the Naga is a great serpent mentioned in Buddhist mythology). Detail for bed screens, door locks, and other elements, were designed in a tropical vernacular style in keeping with the project DNA.

The spa consists of three slender truncated conical structures, resembling silk cocoons. These have timber clad exteriors and interiors. Inside, the tapering, high-ceiling space terminates in an oculus that fills the interior with a soft light. These timber cocoons tower above other buildings on site and create a striking silhouette amongst the distinctive roof forms that define the rest of the property.