Redesigning Luxury With Mother Nature in Mind
Photo Credit: The PARKROYAL on Pickering in Singapore is an ideal example of biophilic design in practice, utilizing natural materials, curves, and greenery throughout. PARKROYAL on Pickering
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In a growing luxury wellness trend that's built to last, nature comes indoors in the form of living green walls, natural materials, and more at high-end hotels.
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Picture yourself walking through a forest, surrounded by a canopy of emerald green foliage. Next, imagine yourself checking into an urban hotel. While the shift to envisioning the hotel lobby might have been jarring, forward-thinking hotels like Westin and the PARKROYAL on Pickering in Singapore are aiming to change that by incorporating elements of nature in their overall design.
Drawing upon the principles of biophilic design is a holistic approach to bringing wellness into the hospitality space using natural materials, lush living walls, and light patterns that imbue guests with a sense of well-being.
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