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The Whale Bar, St Regis Hotel, The Maldives

Indian Ocean Island Building – design by WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design

3 Jan 2020

The Whale Bar at St Regis Hotel

The Whale Bar on The Maldives

Design: WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design

The Whale Bar, St Regis Hotel, The Maldives

The Whale Bar’s distinctive shape recalls the majestic whale shark. This whimsical but elegant retreat is elevated by light-oak interiors and a softly lit neutral palette.

The fish-scale-like timber shingles around the kitchen and smooth iridescent stucco in the ‘body’ of the whale emphasise the marine iconography.

The venue’s highlight is a ceiling mural that breaks away from the traditional St. Regis wall mural: this masterpiece is made up of five curvaceous oak panels.

The panels have been created using the Maldivian craft of pyrography by Indian artist Maya Burman, using henna-style drawing typically done on hands and feet as an expression of a celebratory moment of joy and gathering.

The installation depicts a father and son discovering a paradise of corals, fish, and plankton – a celebration of the Maldives’ vibrant sea life.

Underneath the mural is the main bar area which is inspired by the form of a sea turtle.

Category: Overall Winner
Design Practice: WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design
Project Title: The Whale Bar, St Regis Hotel
Project Location: Maldives, Maldives
Design Practice Location: Singapore, Singapore
Award: Winner of 2017 SBID Awards

St Regis Hotel Bar in The Maldives images / information from SBID Awards

Location: Maldives, Indian Ocean

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