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The Whale Bar, St Regis Hotel, The Maldives
Indian Ocean Island Building – design by WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design
29 Oct 2017
The Whale Bar at St Regis Hotel
The Whale Bar on The Maldives – Winner of 2017 SBID Awards
Dersign: WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design

OVERALL WINNER
The Whale Bar, St Regis Hotel, The Maldives

The Whale Bar?s distinctive shape recalls the majestic whale shark. This whimsical but elegant retreat is elevated by light-oak interiors and a softly lit neutral palette.

The fish-scale-like timber shingles around the kitchen and smooth iridescent stucco in the ?body? of the whale emphasise the marine iconography.

The venue?s highlight is a ceiling mural that breaks away from the traditional St. Regis wall mural: this masterpiece is made up of five curvaceous oak panels.
The panels have been created using the Maldivian craft of pyrography by Indian artist Maya Burman, using henna-style drawing typically done on hands and feet as an expression of a celebratory moment of joy and gathering.

The installation depicts a father and son discovering a paradise of corals, fish, and plankton ? a celebration of the Maldives? vibrant sea life.

Underneath the mural is the main bar area which is inspired by the form of a sea turtle.

Category: Overall Winner

Design Practice: WOW Architects | Warner Wong Design

Project Title: The Whale Bar, St Regis Hotel

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