![A modern hotel lobby whose design is inspired by the shape and interior of a coconut, and features a shingle-clad exterior.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut.jpg)
Architecture firm Onion, has shared photos of a hotel lobby they completed for Holiday Inn Samui in Thailand, whose design is inspired by the coconut shell after its meat has been grated to make Thai dessert.
![A modern hotel lobby whose design is inspired by the shape and interior of a coconut, and features a shingle-clad exterior.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-1.jpg)
The curved building exterior is clad with wooden shingles, with openings giving a glimpse of the lobby inside.
![A modern hotel lobby whose design is inspired by the shape and interior of a coconut, and features a shingle-clad exterior.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-2.jpg)
![A modern hotel lobby whose design is inspired by the shape and interior of a coconut, and features a shingle-clad exterior.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-3.jpg)
![A modern hotel lobby whose design is inspired by the shape and interior of a coconut, and features a shingle-clad exterior.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-4.jpg)
At night, the interior of the lobby shines brightly.
![A modern hotel lobby whose design is inspired by the shape and interior of a coconut.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-5.jpg)
The interior spaces are made of gypsum boards, formed as three-dimensional steps. There are 4 main spaces within the lobby, with the first building envelope being a pick-up and drop-off space for hotel guests.
![A modern hotel lobby whose design is inspired by the shape and interior of a coconut.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-6.jpg)
This area is cut on the side to give room to vehicles dropping off guests.
![A modern hotel lobby with a curved design.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-7.jpg)
![A modern hotel lobby with a curved design.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-8.jpg)
The second envelope is designed for an existing Java Plum tree with an oculus framing the sky.
![A modern hotel lobby is designed around an existing Java Plum tree with an oculus framing the sky.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-9.jpg)
![A modern hotel lobby is designed around an existing Java Plum tree with an oculus framing the sky.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-10.jpg)
![A modern hotel lobby is designed around an existing Java Plum tree with an oculus framing the sky.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-11.jpg)
The third envelope is the hotel lobby, where all of the spaces are arranged in a linear organisation, directing the point of view of guests toward the sea. The lobby also includes hanging planes of bamboo and hidden lighting that highlights the design.
![A modern hotel lobby that includes curved walls, hanging planes of bamboo, and hidden lighting that highlights the design.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-12.jpg)
![A modern hotel lobby that includes curved walls, hanging planes of bamboo, and hidden lighting that highlights the design.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-13.jpg)
![A modern hotel lobby that includes curved walls, hanging planes of bamboo, and hidden lighting that highlights the design.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-14.jpg)
![A modern hotel lobby that includes curved walls, hanging planes of bamboo, and hidden lighting that highlights the design.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-15.jpg)
![A modern hotel lobby that includes curved walls, hanging planes of bamboo, and hidden lighting that highlights the design.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-16.jpg)
![A modern hotel lobby that includes curved walls, hanging planes of bamboo, and hidden lighting that highlights the design.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-17.jpg)
The fourth area includes a glass-enclosed conference room that enjoys views of the curved interior.
![A glass-enclosed conference room that enjoys views of the curved interior.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-18.jpg)
![A glass-enclosed conference room that enjoys views of the curved interior.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-19.jpg)
Here’s a look at the floor plan and various architectural drawings.
![The architectural drawings of a modern hotel lobby inspired by a coconut.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-20.jpg)
![The architectural drawings of a modern hotel lobby inspired by a coconut.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-21.jpg)
![The architectural drawings of a modern hotel lobby inspired by a coconut.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-22.jpg)
![The architectural drawings of a modern hotel lobby inspired by a coconut.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-23.jpg)
![The architectural drawings of a modern hotel lobby inspired by a coconut.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/the-design-of-this-shingle-clad-hotel-lobby-was-inspired-by-a-coconut-24.jpg)