Dusit Thani Laguna

Inspired by the green undulating landscape of the golf course, Dusit Thani Laguna, nestled within the grounds of the renowned Laguna National Golf and Country Club—one of Singapore’s prominent golf and country clubs since its inauguration in 1993—is set to be a premier urban golf resort with the addition of a Dusit Thani-branded hotel.

The two functions of the building, combining a hotel and clubhouse, makes it a complex proposition. From the golf course, the left wing has the hotel which goes up to the sixth-storey and down to the ground, while the right wing is the clubhouse. The center of the building which holds the golf club lobby, the all-day dining, and the ballroom, acts as a central volume. It kind of separates the two functions, but also serves as a link emphasising Dusit Thani Laguna as the perfect space for sports and recreation, catering to golfers and leisure-seekers alike.

In front of the building, on its left, lies a gorgeous pool that spans the entire length of the hotel, with a pool bar and some lounging wet and dry areas. There are also eight corporate booths on the other side of the pool, directly facing the golf course.

The discrepancy in height and the awkward marriage of the two buildings is disguised by the unified form of the roof. Made of special cementitious fibre boards and a marine grade membrane, the roof's sleek, curvilinear form displays a uniform seamless surface with no visible joints. It has such a distinctive aesthetic character that it takes a life of its own from whatever angle it is viewed from, subsuming the ostensibly contradictory functions of club and hotel into a dominant and exciting sculptural form, complementing the gorgeous scenery of the golf course. Moreover, the structure is designed to minimise the violence on the natural surroundings of the resort.

Strategically located on Singapore's East Coast, with close proximity to the airport and major attractions, Dusit Thani Laguna which hosts international tournaments, offers golfers and guests a world class luxury urban resort that is within reach.