Stunning Villa Overlooking the Andaman Sea in Phuket, Thailand

Villa Amanzi was completed in 2008 by the Hong Kong based firm Original Vision Studio. This 8,611 square foot modern villa is perched on the face of a steep cliff, natural rock protrudes into the living spaces. The fabulous 15m pool is cantilevered over the spa area below.

Villa Amanzi is located in the exclusive Cape Sol on the West coast of Phuket, Thailand.

Villa Amanzi, description by World Architecture News:

“Nestled in a cascading, west facing ravine with a dramatic slab of rock defining the northern edge and a stunning outlook over the azure blue of the Andaman Sea to the south, our commission; to do this demanding but ultimately spectacular site justice, was both daunting and exciting.

The defining elements are the rock and the view. They dominate at every juncture. They resonate on first approach, through the migration from public to private space, in the living and in the family areas, in the gardens, in the bedrooms; and they continue to command respect down the tropical jungle steps that arrive at a secluded rock platform, flanked by the same seam that welcomed you 60m above. Constant reference to these elements instills a feeling of solidity that contrasts with the openness of the house, reinforcing the dynamism and vibrancy that pays homage to the magic of the location.

The home grows out from the rock; the bedroom element rests between it and the wing that strikes the perpendicular, rising vertically from the slope. This composition defines the open living and dining space that is simply a transition between two garden areas. It is intimate but open and the uninterrupted clear span creates a bridge under which the conventions defining indoor space disappear.

Cantilevered over a massage sala, the swimming pool completes the composition. It is the focal point that draws the eye to the view and instills a calmness that provides balance with the energy of the architecture.”

Photos By: Marc Gerritsen, Helicam Asia Aerial Photography