The design itself harkens back to local folklore.

Turtles are also often found in Hua Hin.

In fact, the name of the reservoirKhao Taoliterally translates to Turtle Island.

Bamboo Bungalows in Thailand’s Turtle Bay Eco-Tourism Destination Celebrate Local Folklore

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Architect Sarawoot Janseng-Aram ofDersyn Studiodecided to honor the sites connection to turtles in the design of the new resort.

The roof of the structure looks like the protective shell of the animal and is covered with dark shingles.

Jansaeng-Aram believes the texture and overlap of the material would best reflect the nature of the turtles shell.

Bamboo Bungalows in Hua Hin’s Turtle Bay, an Eco-Tourism Destination in Thailand

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Jansaeng-Aram created large interior spaces with high ceilings and windows placed to create natural ventilation to cool the rooms.

Keep scrolling to explore the resort through photographs.

For more information on this unique eco-tourism site, check out Turtle Bayswebsite.

Bamboo Bungalows in Hua Hin’s Turtle Bay, an Eco-Tourism Destination in Thailand

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Thailands Turtle Bay eco-tourism destination is made up of five floating bamboo bungalows that celebrate local folklore.

The design of each bungalow is inspired by the shape of turtles themselves.

Bamboo Bungalows in Hua Hin’s Turtle Bay, an Eco-Tourism Destination in Thailand

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Entrance of the Bamboo Bungalows in Hua Hin’s Turtle Bay, an Eco-Tourism Destination in Thailand

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Interior of the Bamboo Bungalows in Hua Hin’s Turtle Bay, an Eco-Tourism Destination in Thailand

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Porch of the Bamboo Bungalows in Hua Hin’s Turtle Bay, an Eco-Tourism Destination in Thailand

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Interior of the Bamboo Bungalows in Hua Hin’s Turtle Bay, an Eco-Tourism Destination in Thailand

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Interior of the Bamboo Bungalows in Hua Hin’s Turtle Bay, an Eco-Tourism Destination in Thailand

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Aerial of the Bamboo Bungalows in Hua Hin’s Turtle Bay, an Eco-Tourism Destination in Thailand

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