STAR SAND BEACH RESORT

Focus: Schematic Design

Location: Deduo, Guam

Function: Resort & Hotel

Size: 2,339,000 sf

Collaboration: 10 architects + designers

Star Sand Beach Resort is the cultivation of three main design focuses on ensuring guests can share a unique and diverse experience in Guam. These three areas are nature dwelling, and entertainment. The steep topology of the site offers visitors the chance to take maximum advantage of the tropical natural environment from different vantage points. The resort’s various programmatic elements are sited to varying elevations along the steep stretch of lush hillside that descends into the Pacific Ocean. Star Sand introduces “living facilities” for both long & short-term durations with its luxurious terrace, beach, and tower type in addition to a hotel. The Welcome Center and retail zone with a funicular station connect visitors separated by the steep topography. The Welcome Center contains an Observatory Deck perched at the bluff’s edge. The master planning has been designed thoughtfully so that each programmatic element offers maximum scenic views of the Pacific Ocean. A VIP Beach Club will serve as an exclusive escape for patrons. The Star Sand Beach Resort contains various programs, yet harmoniously ties the overall user experience to ocean views.

Site Plan

Zoning

MAXIMIZE VIEW CIRCULATION