As Los Angeles gears up for The Star, a proposed $1B “spiral tower that bursts at its curvaceous seams with vibrant plumes of foliage,” resorts and residences worldwide have already showcased the best of biophilic design.
Gardenhouse is home to one of the US’s largest fully landscaped and growing green walls. This statement design feature by MAD Architects on the exterior of the residences was inspired by the tall, green hedges which separate Beverly Hills’ most exclusive homes from the public eye. Known as one of the most exclusive, high-end rentals in Southern California (currently leasing for up to $33k/month), MAD ensured to blend nature with the urban luxury of Beverly Hills in a sophisticated, eye-catching way.
ORA by Casa Tua – Miami, Florida
Developed by Fortune International Group in partnership with Casa Tua, ORA by Casa Tua is a 77-story luxury development in the heart of Miami offering resort-style amenities to residents. With sweeping views of the city, ORA will feature the Bosco sky garden, a 4-story open sky garden soaring 500 feet above Brickell. Truly an amenity for the city itself, Bosco will be unique to Miami and boast an outdoor cinema, event space and more all while allowing visitors to enjoy the space both outdoors and in.
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental (Worldwide)
One of the key brand pillars for the Mandarin Oriental brand is their wellness offerings. With 17 new residences in the pipeline, many of the new residences will feature a variety of health and wellness amenities including:
Mandarin Oriental Residences, Beverly Hills: Each residential unit will have its’ own outdoor space, some with their own bonsai garden allowing residents to tap into the holistic California lifestyle and find their zen.
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Tel Aviv: Within the 300 sqm health and fitness center stands a double-height oxygen garden allowing residents to reconnect with nature through optimal filtration. Residents often rejuvenate in the oxygen garden following a heated session in the boxing ring or private pilates class- just a few of the other amenities the health and fitness center has to offer.
Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos – Los Cabos, Mexico
Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort, Los Cabos (Solaz) is an oceanfront property with stunning views of the Sea of Cortez and the Baja desert. Designed with sophisticated, modern, and natural features, Solaz’s architecture showcases the landscape and brings the outdoors in (biophilia) with various open dining spaces and beachfront access and features art from Mexican Visual Artist, Cesar Lopez Negrete. The resort features El Gabinete “Del Barco,” an indigenous gallery and museum featuring regional artifacts and open spaces to walk through while enjoying breathtaking natural scenery.
Sage Realty, Oasis, 767 Third Avenue, New York, New York
767 Third Avenue’s amenity space, Oasis, pulls in desert influences with minimalist architectural features—like curvilinear walls and connecting ceilings—that create a sense of flow between the rooms to enhance the space’s calming atmosphere. Infused with a hospitality feel, the space has been transformed into a “home away from home” for office-goers. At 767 Third Avenue’s Oasis, Members can enjoy a Terrace Garden with a dropdown screen for films, a Cafe Bar, Lounge, Library, Board Room, Salon Meeting Room, Catering Kitchen for events and a Plaza Sculpture Garden. Design details include:
- Textured plaster, teak wood, terracotta perforated elements, and epoxy terrazzo for the flooring are found throughout the project.
- The amenity space’s color palette—a mix of sandy hues including oatmeal, ecru, macadamia, and camel contrasted with rust tones and shades of green—borrows from the rocks, sands, and vegetation of the desert.
The Deermar (262 9th Street, Brooklyn, New York)
Located in the heart of Park Slope, The Deermar is a luxury rental building that evokes a connection to nature with biophilic design by Whitehall Interiors that references the vast natural beauty of Prospect Park and encourages an airy, calming environment thanks to organic, nature-like patterns and warm, modern finishes. The Deermar’s amenities complement its nature-centric design, including the Garden Lounge, which boasts oversized trees, climbing ivy, lush greenery and a double-sided fireplace shared with a tranquil outdoor garden. The in-house fitness center also features state-of-the-art machines to keep fit all winter long, along with biophilic design details like serene, hand-printed wallpaper from Brooklyn-based Flavor Paper, wood flooring and ergonomic floor coverings in the gym area.
Sky Villas at South Bank – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Designed by world-renowned Italian architect Piero Lissoni, Arc at South Bank, the final neighborhood in the new 31-acre South Bank Resort and Marina community on Long Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, is centered around indoor/outdoor vertical living, with expansive outdoor spaces and gardens. Lissoni drew inspiration from Arc’s surrounding archipelago and the natural elements historically used in Turks and Caicos architecture. With expansive private gardens, timber screens, and cascading, stepped architecture, each villa harmonizes with its surroundings while providing ample shaded outdoor spaces for al fresco living. Inside, a neutral color palette, alongside the use of wood and stone, creates a sophisticated yet comfortable ambiance, seamlessly integrating nature into the airy, open-plan interiors.
Casitas at The Point – Turks and Caicos
Sitting on 300 pristine feet of Grace Bay Beach,The Point offers a unique homeownership experience for the island with their 16 casitas. These elegant single family, two-bedroom homes are the pinnacle of resort living highlighting a breezy transition between indoor and outdoor spaces (biophilia) with large windows and glass doors. Each casita provides an intimate, secluded oasis featuring: a private garden, swimming pool, outdoor shower and is just steps away from the beach. Designed with a coastal modern atmosphere, The Point’s residences will include 10-foot ceilings, large format Italian porcelain tiling, luxury appliances from Sub Zero and Miele, bath fixtures from Waterworks and solid timber kitchens from renowned Italian designer Scavolini, which include full walls of natural stone.
