Where Coastal Living Meets World-Class Hospitality

Explore the Cape Verde Integrated Resort, a 140,000-square-meter mixed-use waterfront destination featuring hotels, entertainment, residences, cultural attractions, and public gathering spaces.

Cape Verde Integrated Resort | Luxury Resort Master Planning | VCBO Architecture

A master-planned waterfront resort combining luxury hospitality, entertainment, residential living, and cultural attractions within one integrated destination.

Designed as a vibrant waterfront destination, the Cape Verde Integrated Resort brings together hospitality, entertainment, residential living, and cultural attractions within a 140,000-square-meter master-planned development. The resort combines multiple experiences into a walkable environment that encourages exploration while celebrating its coastal setting.

The development centers on a 5-star casino hotel featuring resort accommodations, gourmet dining, a fitness center, and a large pool that transitions from a daytime retreat into an active evening destination. Complementing the luxury hotel is an enclosed district inspired by historic walled cities, where visitors encounter a boutique hotel, wedding chapel, spa, convention center, national museum, serviced apartments, and pedestrian streets lined with shops, restaurants, and gathering spaces.

Along the shoreline, residential buildings, an office tower, and an exclusive clubhouse extend the destination beyond hospitality, creating opportunities for visitors and long-term residents to enjoy direct access to the waterfront.

At the heart of the master plan, Santa Maria Islet serves as the resort's signature landmark. Inspired by historic fortress towns, the island features elevated fort-style walls, ocean overlooks, boutique retail, cafés, restaurants, and lively public spaces that encourage guests to explore on foot while enjoying panoramic coastal views.

By combining hotels, entertainment, residential neighborhoods, cultural destinations, and public gathering spaces within a cohesive waterfront environment, the project creates a destination that supports tourism, recreation, and year-round activity while offering visitors a diverse range of experiences in one integrated resort.

Fujian Huaxintong International Tourism Co, Ltd

A Dual-Branded Beachfront Resort Designed Around Place and Experience

Discover the Xiamen Resort Master Plan, a dual-branded beachfront hospitality destination featuring Renaissance and Marriott resorts designed around coastal character, guest experience, and thoughtful master planning.

Xiamen Resort Master Plan | Hospitality Master Planning | VCBO Architecture

A beachfront hospitality master plan bringing Renaissance and Marriott resorts together through architecture inspired by the coastal landscape and a shared vision for guest experience.

Designed as a unified hospitality destination, the Xiamen Resort Master Plan brings together Renaissance and Marriott brands within a carefully planned beachfront setting that offers distinct guest experiences while sharing a cohesive vision for the site.

The master plan organizes two complementary resorts around the natural character of the coastline. The Renaissance Resort includes 188 guest rooms and 12 private hotel villas, with architecture inspired by the graceful movement of native seabirds. Light, contemporary forms create a sense of openness that reflects the surrounding landscape and reinforces the brand's focus on discovery and design.

The adjacent Marriott Resort provides 300 guest rooms and 12 hotel villas in an architectural expression that reinterprets the character of a traditional seaside estate through clean contemporary detailing. The design balances a familiar sense of comfort with an elevated coastal experience suited to leisure travelers and destination guests.

Throughout the development, the master plan prioritizes walkability, landscape, and memorable arrival sequences. Buildings, outdoor spaces, and circulation are arranged to strengthen connections to the beachfront while creating a variety of places for gathering, relaxation, and recreation. Tropical planting, open public spaces, and carefully framed views reinforce the identity of the destination and encourage guests to experience the resort beyond their accommodations.

Rather than treating the two hotels as separate properties, the master plan creates a cohesive resort environment where each brand maintains its own architectural identity while contributing to a unified guest experience. The result is a hospitality destination that responds to its coastal setting, celebrates local character, and supports long-term operational success through thoughtful planning and place-making.

A Private Oasis of Modern Balinese Elegance

Conrad Bali Resort blends contemporary regionalism with Balinese architecture across 12.8 tropical acres, featuring 360 guestrooms, luxury amenities, and oceanfront hospitality design.

Conrad Bali Resort | Luxury Resort Architecture in Bali

Discover how contemporary regionalism and Balinese architectural traditions come together at Conrad Bali Resort to create an immersive luxury hospitality experience.

Conrad Bali Resort | Contemporary Resort Architecture in Bali

Set along Bali's southern coastline, Conrad Bali Resort blends contemporary regionalism with traditional Balinese design to create a luxury hospitality destination immersed in tropical gardens, lagoons, and ocean views. Occupying 12.8 acres, the resort brings together architecture, landscape, and water into a cohesive guest experience that emphasizes openness, connection to nature, and the rich cultural character of the island.

The resort features 360 ocean-view guestrooms organized around open courtyards, landscaped pathways, and tranquil water features. Rather than separating buildings from the landscape, the master plan weaves them together, creating a sequence of outdoor rooms and shaded walkways that encourage exploration while providing moments of privacy and reflection.

Amenities support both leisure travel and large-scale events. Guests have access to six dining and bar venues, expansive lagoon pools, a full-service spa and wellness center, tennis courts, a fitness center, and a jogging trail that winds through the tropical grounds. Dedicated conference facilities and celebration venues also position the resort as a destination for meetings, weddings, and special events.

Traditional Balinese architectural elements—including generous roof overhangs, natural materials, open-air gathering spaces, and carefully framed garden views—are interpreted through a contemporary architectural language. The result is a resort that responds to its tropical climate while providing an elegant, immersive setting that celebrates Bali's culture, landscape, and coastal environment.

The project was designed in collaboration with WATG and James G. Freeman, who served as Senior Designer and Project Manager.

A Hillside Golf Clubhouse Shaped by Landscape and Lake Views

Explore the Maritim Tai Hu Bay Resort golf clubhouse, where hospitality architecture connects an 18-hole golf course with the Tai Hu Lake landscape.

Maritim Tai Hu Bay Resort | VCBO Architecture

Set within the Maritim Tai Hu Bay Resort, the golf clubhouse serves an 18-hole championship golf course positioned across the site’s lower elevations. The clubhouse occupies the hillside to the north, creating an elevated destination with expansive views across the course and surrounding landscape. Its location also supports returning nines, bringing golfers back to the clubhouse as they move through the course.

The architecture draws from the character of the site, using natural materials and a relaxed contemporary design language to establish a strong connection between the building and its setting. Rather than competing with the landscape, the clubhouse is positioned as part of the larger resort experience, balancing privacy, comfort, and views while supporting the operational needs of the golf course.

The clubhouse is part of a broader hospitality development that includes a 320-key luxury hotel and 140 hillside villas. The larger Maritim Tai Hu Bay Resort was designed by FSC Architects. Together, the resort, golf course, villas, and clubhouse create a hospitality destination organized around the terrain and the experience of Tai Hu Lake.

Contemporary Resort Architecture Inspired by Hainan's Native Seabirds

Inspired by Hainan's native seabirds, this 250-room Curio Collection by Hilton resort features contemporary regionalism architecture, ocean-view public spaces, a conference centre, spa, and signature rooftop bar overlooking Yazhou Bay.

Curio Collection by Hilton Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort | Resort Architecture | VCBO

Curio Collection by Hilton Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort

A contemporary regionalism resort inspired by Hainan's coastal landscape and native seabirds, featuring 250 guest rooms, ocean-view gathering spaces, wellness amenities, and memorable hospitality experiences.

Inspired by the graceful seabirds native to Hainan Island, the Curio Collection by Hilton Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort draws its architectural character from the elegance and motion of a bird in flight. Its sweeping rooflines and sculptural forms create a memorable silhouette overlooking Yazhou Bay while responding to the tropical climate and coastal setting through a contemporary regionalism approach.

Located within Creative New Town in Sanya, the five-star resort features 250 guest rooms, two restaurants, a conference centre, and dedicated spa and fitness facilities designed to create an elevated guest experience. Public spaces are organized to celebrate the site's ocean views while encouraging exploration and relaxation throughout the property.

Guests arrive through an ocean-view lobby where an indoor garden anchored by soaring 10-meter palm trees creates a dramatic sense of arrival. Above, the Starlight Bar becomes a signature destination with panoramic 180-degree views across the coastline. Its retractable roof transforms the venue from an enclosed lounge to an open-air gathering space, connecting visitors with Hainan's tropical climate and evening skies.

Throughout the resort, architecture serves as both landmark and experience. Curving forms, generous glazing, and carefully framed views reinforce the project's connection to the surrounding landscape while expressing the fluid movement that inspired the design. The result is a hospitality destination that balances contemporary luxury with a strong sense of place, creating memorable spaces for leisure, dining, wellness, and events within one of Hainan's premier coastal destinations.

Explore the Baguio Mountain Luxury Resort master plan, combining boutique hospitality, private residences, and nature-inspired architecture in the Philippines.

Baguio Mountain Resort | VCBO Architecture

Baguio Mountain Luxury Resort Master Plan

Explore the Baguio Mountain Luxury Resort master plan, combining boutique hospitality, private residences, and nature-inspired architecture in the Philippines

Set within a pine-covered mountain landscape at an elevation of approximately 1,400 meters, Baguio Mountain Luxury Resort Master Plan brings hospitality, residential living, and outdoor recreation together across two forested valleys. The 47,873-square-meter site is organized around a natural spring and stream, with buildings positioned along separate ridges to preserve distinct settings for hotel guests and residents.

The luxury resort master plan encompasses 62,000 square meters of floor and parking area, including a 190-key boutique hotel and a 150-unit residential condominium. The 37,000-square-meter hotel occupies the main valley ridge near the spring, while the 25,000-square-meter residential development sits along a separate ridge, creating a more private residential environment.

Nature shapes both the architecture and the guest experience. Drawing from the character of a traditional mountain lodge, the design combines wood, stone, and glass in contemporary forms. Horizontal and vertical architectural elements filter daylight into interior spaces, recalling sunlight passing through the surrounding pine canopy. The relationship between buildings, forest, and topography establishes a consistent architectural language throughout the development.

The resort's outdoor amenities extend into the valleys, where hiking trails cross the spring-fed creek and connect yoga platforms and gazebos. Hotel amenities include a health spa, fitness center, swimming pool, children's pool, hot tub, seven dining and beverage venues, and a 710-square-meter ballroom. A hilltop wedding gazebo and lawn accommodate seating for 160 guests.

The residential condominium includes its own swimming pools, fitness center, and clubhouse. Covered, secure parking serves the development, while a heliport provides an additional arrival option.

The project brings together master planning, architecture, and interior design, with interior design collaboration by Ventus Design. Its integrated approach connects hospitality and residential programming to the site's mountain landscape, creating spaces for recreation, relaxation, and engagement with nature.

Sanya Haiyu Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.

A Tropical Resort Shaped Around Gardens and Water

Explore the Club Med Sanya Resort, a 450-room tropical hospitality destination shaped around lush gardens, water, wellness, and open-air experiences.

Club Med Sanya Resort | VCBO Architecture

Set within a dense tropical landscape, this 450-room resort creates an immersive hospitality experience organized around gardens, water, and open-air circulation. From arrival through departure, guests move through a sequence of landscaped courtyards, single-loaded corridors, and gathering spaces that keep the natural setting continuously in view.

The resort architecture draws activity toward a central promenade lined with dining, wellness, and recreation destinations. A tropical lagoon-style pool, lazy river, and swim-up guestrooms extend the experience into the landscape, while each guestroom includes a private balcony with an outdoor Jacuzzi tub. Rather than treating landscape as a backdrop, the planning places gardens and water at the center of the guest experience.

The spa provides one of the resort's most recognizable architectural expressions. Soaring grass-thatched roofs rise above the surrounding vegetation, creating sculptural forms visible across the property while reinforcing the contemporary tropical character of the resort. Stone façades, deep overhangs, planted courtyards, palms, and water features further connect the architecture to its setting.

Known locally as “The Garden Hotel,” the resort reflects an approach to hospitality design in which movement, recreation, wellness, and landscape work together as part of the guest experience.

Sanya Zhongxing Ruihai Investment Co, Ltd

A Contemporary Coastal Resort Inspired by Flight

Inspired by native Hainan seabirds, this five-star Hilton resort in Sanya combines 250 guest rooms, conference facilities, restaurants, wellness amenities, and contemporary regional architecture.

Curio Collection by Hilton Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort | Resort Architecture

Curio Collection by Hilton Sanya Master Plan

A contemporary five-star coastal resort in Sanya, China, inspired by native seabirds and designed to connect guests with the beauty of Yazhou Bay.

Inspired by the graceful seabirds native to Hainan Island, the Curio Collection by Hilton Sanya Yazhou Bay Resort is designed as an architectural expression of flight, with sweeping forms that rise above Yazhou Bay and reflect the movement and energy of the surrounding coastline.

Located within Creative New Town in Sanya, the five-star resort combines hospitality, wellness, dining, and event spaces into a destination that celebrates its coastal setting through contemporary regional architecture. The resort includes 250 guest rooms, two restaurants, a Conference Centre, and dedicated spa and fitness facilities organized to maximize views and enhance the guest experience.

Arrival begins in a dramatic ocean-view lobby where a lush indoor garden, anchored by soaring 10-meter-tall palm trees, creates an immediate connection between architecture and the tropical landscape. Elevated above the lobby, the Starlight Bar offers panoramic 180-degree views across Yazhou Bay. Its retractable roof transforms the venue from an enclosed lounge into an open-air destination where guests can experience the night sky while overlooking the coast.

Throughout the design, the building's sculptural rooflines and flowing forms reinforce the inspiration drawn from Hainan's native wildlife while responding to the region's climate and scenery. The result is a resort that balances memorable architecture with functional hospitality spaces, creating a destination centered on comfort, relaxation, and immersive coastal experiences.

A Pavilion Resort Shaped by Gardens, Hills, and Hot Springs

Explore Imperial Springs Summit Resort, a luxury hospitality retreat shaped by private villas, Chinese garden traditions, natural hot springs, and landscape.

Imperial Springs Summit Resort | VCBO Architecture

Set among rolling hills and centered around a natural hot spring, this luxury hospitality destination pairs private accommodations with expansive views across a 27-hole championship golf course and clubhouse. The resort includes 47 private hotel villas and 90 all-suite guest rooms, complemented by restaurants, a conference center, museum, spa, and natural hot springs.

The villas range from 200 to 800 sqm, with a 3,500 sqm Presidential Villa and Corporate Retreat anchoring the collection. Rather than concentrating the accommodations within a single large structure, the design draws from traditional Chinese garden principles to organize the resort as a series of pavilions integrated with courtyards, gardens, and the surrounding landscape. Individual villas separate living, dining, and sleeping functions among distinct pavilions, creating a greater sense of privacy while reducing the perceived scale of the architecture.

This approach establishes a progression between architecture and landscape throughout the guest experience. Courtyards and private gardens create intimate outdoor spaces within the larger resort setting, while the rolling terrain, golf course, and natural hot spring contribute to a strong connection to place.

WATG served as Design Architect. James G. Freeman is identified in the supplied project information as Acting Principal and Lead Designer; his firm affiliation and VCBO/FSC's role should be confirmed before publication.

Island Traditions Shape a Contemporary Tropical Retreat

Palau Wyndham Global Resort is a 132-key hospitality retreat with over-water, beachfront, and hillside villas inspired by Palauan architecture.

Palau Wyndham Global Resort | VCBO Architecture

Ngchemyangel Hamlet, Aimeliik State, Palau

Set within Palau’s tropical landscape, this 132-key hospitality resort creates a range of experiences connected to the ocean, beach, and lush hillside. Private villas extend over turquoise water, line white-sand beaches, and nestle into the landscape, giving guests distinct ways to experience the island setting.

Rather than organizing the resort as a single large development, the villas are arranged in smaller clusters that create intimate neighborhoods while maintaining convenient access throughout the property. The approach balances privacy with a sense of connection and gives each villa setting a close relationship to its surrounding landscape.

The architecture draws inspiration from the traditional Palauan bai meeting house. Steeply pitched roof forms, deep overhangs, and warm material expression reinterpret regional influences through a contemporary architectural language. Across the resort, these forms establish a consistent identity while responding to the different conditions of waterfront, beachfront, and hillside sites.

The result is a resort design grounded in contemporary regionalism—connecting modern hospitality with the forms and character of Palau. Architecture and landscape work together to frame ocean views, reinforce the experience of the tropical setting, and create a relaxed progression from arrival to private retreat.

Resort master planning for Posadas Litibu Golf Resort in Nayarit, Mexico, connecting three hospitality destinations through landscape and ocean views.

Posadas Litibu Golf Resort | VCBO Architecture

Inspired by Nayarit’s landscape and cultural identity, this hospitality master plan brings together Posadas’ Live Aqua and Funeeq hotel brands with a vacation rental community across three distinct settings. From gently sloping beachfront terrain to inland hills, the resort master planning approach responds to the varied character of the site while establishing a connected destination experience.

Each setting draws from a different element of the region: the pearls of the Pacific, the volcanic legacy of Ceboruco, and the Santiago River as it moves through the Sierra Madre. Together, these influences shape individual architectural expressions while connecting the resorts through a broader narrative of movement from the mountains to the sea.

Along the coast, protective mangroves create a natural separation between the resort and shoreline. Buildings are positioned to preserve expansive ocean views across the development, including guestrooms located farther inland. Elevated architecture takes advantage of the site’s changing topography, extending views from hillside accommodations beyond neighboring buildings toward the Pacific.

The result is a collection of three resort experiences with distinct identities grounded in a shared sense of place. Contemporary regionalism connects the architecture to Nayarit’s landscape while the master plan uses topography, views, and natural features to shape the guest experience across the larger destination.

Island Architecture Shaped by Land and Sea

Explore the hospitality architecture of El Nido Pangulasian Island Resort in northern Palawan, a 42-bungalow retreat shaped by its tropical setting.

Pangulasian Island Resort | VCBO Architecture

Set among the clear waters, white-sand beaches, and dense tropical landscape of northern Palawan, El Nido Pangulasian Island Resort offers an intimate hospitality experience shaped by its island setting. The resort includes 42 bungalows positioned along the beach and within the forest canopy, creating varied connections to the surrounding landscape and ocean views.

The contemporary tropical architecture responds to the goal of preserving the experience of an undeveloped island. Approaching by water, buildings remain largely concealed behind the tree line, maintaining the impression of a remote natural destination. Within the resort, guest accommodations and shared spaces open toward the water and tropical landscape, pairing privacy with direct access to the island environment.

Environmental systems are integral to resort operations. Solar energy, desalinated water, onsite water treatment, and organic gardens support the property’s remote location while reducing its dependence on outside resources. Together, these systems reinforce the relationship between the hospitality architecture and its natural setting.

Contemporary Resort Architecture Inspired by the Mountains of Baguio

Discover the Baguio Mountain Boutique Resort, a hospitality architecture project in Baguio, Philippines featuring resort design, master planning, and interior design by VCBO Architecture.

Baguio Mountain Boutique Resort | VCBO Architecture

A contemporary mountain resort in Baguio, Philippines that combines architecture, master planning, and interior design to create an immersive hospitality destination.

Located within the pine forests of Baguio, this boutique resort is centered around a natural spring and envisioned as a secluded retreat focused on rest, wellness, and rejuvenation. The mountainous setting fosters a strong connection to nature, offering fresh alpine air, forested surroundings, and a quiet, immersive guest experience.

Organized as a private enclave woven throughout the valley, the resort integrates amenities and guest experiences into the natural terrain. Wellness-focused features include a spa, swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, and an extensive network of hiking trails with yoga platforms and intimate gathering spaces positioned along the creek.

The 190-key resort includes a diverse range of food and beverage experiences, from specialty dining venues to more casual offerings such as a café and poolside bar. Additional amenities include outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and a speakeasy-style lounge designed to support a variety of social and restorative experiences.

The architectural approach draws directly from the surrounding mountain landscape and forest environment. Conceived as a contemporary interpretation of a mountain lodge, the design utilizes wood, stone, and glass to create layered, light-filled spaces that strengthen the connection between the interior experience and the natural character of the site.

This project was completed by FSC Architects prior to joining VCBO.

Changbaishan Preservation District Long Tang Real Estate Development LTD.

Four-Season Resort Village Designed for Mountain Living

VCBO designed the master plan for Changbaishan Chixi Ski Resort, a four-season mountain destination featuring a pedestrian resort village, mixed-use residential development, and outdoor recreation.

Changbaishan Chixi Ski Resort | Resort Master Planning | VCBO Architecture

A four-season mountain resort master plan that combines residential neighborhoods, a walkable resort village, retail, dining, and outdoor recreation within a forested alpine landscape.

Designed as a four-season mountain destination, Changbaishan Chixi Ski Resort brings together recreation, residential living, hospitality, and retail within a walkable alpine community. The master plan emphasizes a strong connection between architecture and the surrounding forest landscape, creating an environment that supports outdoor recreation throughout the year.

Curving roadways follow the natural terrain, slowing arrival and revealing views through the forest while minimizing the visual impact of development. At the center of the community, a pedestrian-oriented resort village creates an active gathering place where restaurants, cafés, bars, and boutique retail frame plazas and outdoor terraces designed for year-round activity.

Mixed-use buildings ranging from three to four stories combine retail and dining at street level with vacation residences and multifamily accommodations above, creating an active village environment from morning through evening. The compact scale encourages walking while supporting a vibrant public realm for residents and visitors.

Beyond the village core, the development transitions into quieter residential neighborhoods with single-family homes and a private clubhouse that offer a more secluded alpine experience. Open green spaces, including the central Villa Green, strengthen connections between neighborhoods while providing places for recreation, relaxation, and community events.

By combining residential, hospitality, and commercial uses within a landscape-centered master plan, Changbaishan Chixi Ski Resort creates an all-season destination that supports skiing, hiking, cycling, lakeside recreation, and outdoor gathering while celebrating the character of its mountain setting.

Explore Bountiful Elementary School, a 91,785-square-foot K–12 education project with 32 classrooms and energy-efficient building systems.

Bountiful Elementary School | VCBO Architecture

Replacing the oldest school in the District, the new Bountiful Elementary School provides a modern learning environment designed to serve students, educators, and the surrounding community for years to come. The 2-story elementary school brings together 32 classrooms with a separate multipurpose room and cafeteria, creating dedicated spaces for learning, gathering, dining, and school activities.

Energy-efficient systems are integrated throughout the building. A ground-source heat exchange system uses the earth’s relatively constant temperature to heat and cool the school, while rooftop photovoltaic panels help offset electrical use. Together, these systems support a more energy-conscious approach to the school’s daily operations.

The new school was constructed on the playfield west of the former building, enabling the existing school to remain in use during construction. After students and staff moved into the completed facility, the former school was demolished to make way for a new playground and field.

The completed campus also separates parent and bus drop-off areas, supporting organized circulation during busy arrival and departure periods. With new learning spaces, renewed outdoor recreation areas, and energy-efficient building systems, Bountiful Elementary School replaces an aging facility with an educational environment built to support the community’s next generation of students.

A Civic Landmark Rooted in Lehi’s History

Lehi City Hall & Library brings government services, community gathering spaces, and an expanded library together in a civic center inspired by the historic Lehi Tabernacle.

Lehi City Hall & Library brings civic services, community gathering spaces, and an expanded public library together in a new civic center designed to serve Lehi’s growing community while honoring its history.

Developed through collaboration with city leaders and stakeholders, the design draws inspiration from the historic Lehi Tabernacle, once a cultural center for the community. Its Romanesque Revival architecture influenced the civic center’s prominent central tower, corner towers, masonry arches, and overall composition, translating familiar historic elements into a contemporary civic building.

Inside, the facility brings together city offices, an Information Center, expanded council chambers, flexible community rooms, and a new library with dedicated spaces for children, teens, and adults. Study areas, programming spaces, and a recording studio further expand resources available to residents.

As a centerpiece of Lehi’s civic campus, the building creates a welcoming destination for public services, civic engagement, learning, and community connection.

Fujian Huaxintong International Tourism, Co, LTD

Discover the Renaissance Xiamen Resort & Spa, a contemporary tropical resort featuring 188 guestrooms, 12 villas, ocean-view amenities, and immersive hospitality architecture in Xiamen, China.

Renaissance Xiamen Resort & Spa | Xiamen Resort Architecture | VCBO

A contemporary tropical resort where architecture, landscape, and ocean views create memorable hospitality experiences.

Inspired by the sweeping wings of Hainan's native seabirds, the Renaissance Xiamen Resort & Spa blends contemporary tropical architecture with immersive guest experiences that encourage exploration. Rather than treating circulation as simply a way to move through the property, the design transforms each journey into an opportunity for discovery.

The resort features 188 guestrooms and 12 private villas, with most accommodations oriented toward ocean views. Public spaces are organized as a connected sequence of indoor and outdoor environments where guests can move naturally between pools, restaurants, gardens, and gathering areas. One of the resort's defining experiences is the ability to swim through portions of the building, creating a unique relationship between water, architecture, and landscape.

A multi-level event stair serves as the central organizing feature of the resort, linking major public destinations while creating opportunities for social interaction and memorable views. Above, a dramatic wing-inspired roof shelters the ocean-view lobby, establishing a striking arrival experience and reinforcing the architectural concept inspired by the region's coastal wildlife.

Amenities support a wide range of guests with a full-service spa, Kids Club, health club, indoor and outdoor pools, pool bar, restaurants, meeting rooms, and tropical gardens with direct beach access. These spaces are carefully connected to encourage movement between recreation, dining, wellness, and relaxation.

Designed in a contemporary regional style, the resort responds to its tropical setting through architecture that frames ocean views, strengthens the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, and creates memorable experiences throughout every stage of the guest journey.

Fujian Huaxintong International Tourism, CO, LTD

Xiamen Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

Drawing on the character of a grand seaside hotel, this tropical resort combines formal symmetry with a relaxed coastal approach. The architecture reflects China’s cultural heritage, integrated with influences from Southeast Asia and Hawaii to create a contemporary regional expression that is both refined and welcoming.

Arrival is designed to create a sense of transition, with a gently sloped drive that builds anticipation and provides separation from the surrounding context. The experience culminates at a covered porte-cochère and ocean-facing lobby, oriented to highlight key views and establish a strong first impression.

The resort includes 300 guest rooms and 13 private villas, offering a range of accommodations to support diverse guest needs. A conference center accommodates business and event functions, while a variety of resort amenities provide opportunities for relaxation and recreation.

Together, these elements support a balanced guest experience and long-term operational flexibility.

Explore Clearfield High School’s CTE Center in Davis County, Utah, designed by VCBO for hands-on career and technical education programs.

Clearfield High School CTE | VCBO Architecture

The Clearfield High School CTE Building is a forward-looking educational environment designed to inspire students as they explore career pathways and develop practical, industry-relevant skills. The new two-story, stand-alone facility brings the school’s Career and Technical Education programs together under one roof, with purpose-built spaces supporting automotive, engineering, welding, food science, textiles, and other hands-on programs.

In response to Davis School District’s goal of unifying and elevating its CTE offerings, VCBO led a collaborative programming and design process with faculty, administrators, and industry advisors. Each space was carefully planned around curriculum, equipment requirements, workflow, safety, and industry standards. The resulting facility creates a cohesive educational hub where students can collaborate, experiment, and build technical skills in environments that reflect the industries they may enter after graduation.

As the first phase of Clearfield High School’s replacement, the CTE Building was also thoughtfully positioned to support the campus’s continued evolution. Design decisions considered future connections, circulation, and infrastructure without compromising the needs of the facility today. The result is a highly visible CTE center that expands educational opportunities and provides students with modern spaces for career-focused learning.

A Mountain Resort Framed by Panoramic Views

Explore the Radisson Blu Chongqing Resort, a 280-room mountain resort in Chongqing, China featuring panoramic views, private villas, and hospitality architecture that connects guests with the surrounding landscape.

Radisson Blu Chongqing Resort | Hospitality Architecture | VCBO

Designed to celebrate the Chongqing mountain landscape, this resort combines panoramic views, guest-focused hospitality design, private villas, and memorable gathering spaces.

Radisson Blu Chongqing Resort | VCBO Architecture

Set high in the Chongqing Mountains, the Radisson Blu Chongqing Resort is designed to immerse guests in expansive views of rolling mountains and tranquil lakes. The resort takes full advantage of its elevated setting, with architecture carefully organized to strengthen the relationship between the buildings and the surrounding landscape.

Arrival begins with views across a grand entry lake before guests reach the lobby lounge, where panoramic mountain vistas become the focal point of the experience. Public spaces continue this visual progression throughout the resort. The all-day dining venue overlooks the scenery below, while the specialty restaurant occupies the highest public level, providing an elevated dining experience framed by sweeping natural views.

The resort includes 280 guest rooms, 10 private villas, and an iconic wedding pavilion that serves as a destination for celebrations within the mountain setting. Guest accommodations are positioned to maximize connections to the surrounding environment while providing privacy and comfort.

Rather than competing with the landscape, the architecture reinforces it. Building forms, public gathering spaces, and outdoor experiences are organized to celebrate the site's natural topography and lakeside setting, creating opportunities for relaxation, connection, and memorable guest experiences throughout the property.

The result is a hospitality destination where architecture and landscape work together to create a resort experience defined by panoramic scenery, carefully choreographed arrival sequences, and spaces designed for both everyday leisure and special occasions.

ENR Mountain States Best Projects 2019: Award of Merit Government/Public Building

The Provo Fourth District Courthouse, a civic and judicial building designed by VCBO Architecture in Provo, Utah. View project photography and details.

Provo Fourth District Courthouse | VCBO Architecture 

A civic landmark in downtown Provo, the Fourth Judicial District Courthouse unites multiple judicial services under one roof while embodying dignity, accessibility, and security. The eight-story facility houses Juvenile and District Courts, along with support programs such as the Guardian Ad Litem, Juvenile Probation, and Mediation Services. With sixteen courtrooms and capacity for future expansion to twenty, the courthouse occupies an entire city block, reinforcing the urban fabric of downtown and providing space for long-term growth.

Designed to balance function with presence, the courthouse emphasizes daylight, clarity of circulation, and enhanced safety. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring natural light into most courtrooms and frame views of the surrounding mountains, while careful planning ensures secure inmate circulation, protected parking, and acoustic separation of sensitive spaces. Integrated technology, modern amenities, and thoughtful detailing create a facility that reflects the permanence of the judicial system and will serve the community for decades to come.

Master-planned luxury resort on Vatulele Island featuring 80 beachfront, cliffside, and overwater villas designed to preserve the island's landscape while celebrating Fijian culture.

Vatulele Island Resort | Fiji Luxury Resort Architecture | VCBO

A boutique island resort where architecture responds to Fiji's coastline through site-sensitive planning, contemporary regional design, and immersive guest experiences.

Vatulele Island Resort | Luxury Resort Master Planning

Stretching along 850 meters of white sand beach and extending another 600 meters across limestone cliffs overlooking the Pacific, Vatulele Island Resort is planned as a boutique destination shaped by the island's natural landscape rather than imposed upon it. The master plan preserves existing coastal features, mature trees, and dramatic topography to create a resort experience rooted in its setting.

The resort includes 80 villas positioned across three distinct environments: beachfront bures, cliffside retreats, and overwater bungalows. Each accommodation type responds to its surroundings, offering guests a different relationship with the island's beaches, elevated ocean views, or calm coastal waters while maintaining privacy and a strong connection to nature.

Seven food and beverage venues are distributed throughout the property to encourage exploration while taking advantage of changing views, light, and atmosphere throughout the day. From beachfront dining to elevated gathering spaces overlooking the cliffs, each destination contributes to the overall guest experience and reinforces the site's varied character.

Arrival is organized around a mature Vesi Tree, an important cultural symbol in Fiji. Its distinctive leaf inspired the arrangement of a collection of pavilions housing the arrival court, lobby, restaurants, retail, and guest amenities. Rather than creating a single monumental building, the arrival sequence is composed as a village of interconnected structures that reflects regional architectural traditions while providing contemporary hospitality spaces.

Throughout the resort, architecture and landscape work together to preserve the island's identity. Buildings follow existing landforms, circulation responds to the terrain, and panoramic ocean views become part of the guest experience without overwhelming the natural environment. The result is a master-planned resort that celebrates the character of Vatulele Island while offering a refined interpretation of contemporary regional resort design. 

A coral-inspired resort master plan integrating luxury hotels, residences, a marina, mixed-use village, golf course, and sustainable planning strategies into a cohesive island destination.

Tropical Island Paradise Resort | Resort Master Planning | VCBO Architecture

Discover a coral-inspired island resort master plan that integrates hospitality, residences, marina, recreation, and sustainable planning into a unified luxury destination.

Tropical Island Paradise Resort Master Plan

Inspired by the natural geometry of surrounding coral reefs, Tropical Island Paradise Resort is a master-planned luxury destination where architecture, landscape, and infrastructure work together to create an immersive island experience. The plan organizes hospitality, residential, recreational, and marina uses into a cohesive community that responds to the island's coastline while preserving a strong connection to its marine environment.

Distinct hotel districts are shaped by coral-inspired forms, creating individual identities while contributing to a unified resort experience. Hundreds of single-family and multi-family residences are woven throughout the development and connected by a road network derived from the branching patterns of fan coral. At the center of the island, a mixed-use village combines retail, dining, gathering spaces, and pedestrian courtyards that encourage exploration and social activity. A marina and championship golf course expand the range of guest and resident amenities while establishing the island as a destination for both leisure and extended stays.

Arrival is designed as part of the experience. Guests enter through a network of canals before moving throughout the island via quiet electric transportation, reducing the visual and environmental impact of conventional vehicles while reinforcing the resort's relaxed atmosphere.

The master plan also incorporates sustainability strategies intended to support long-term environmental stewardship, including renewable energy, water conservation, desalination, and other integrated infrastructure systems described as part of the project's vision. Throughout the development, the planning approach reflects the forms and rhythms of the surrounding coral ecosystem, creating an integrated resort community where hospitality, residences, recreation, and the natural landscape are carefully connected.

Hard Rock Coconut Beach Resort is a Hawaii hospitality destination with 326 guest units, oceanfront architecture and 3 distinct pool experiences.

Hard Rock Coconut Beach Resort | VCBO Architecture

Set along Kauai’s windward shore, this oceanfront hospitality development brings together a Hard Rock Hotel and timeshare resort across 20 acres with more than 600 feet of beachfront. The resort includes 326 guest units arranged in low-rise, 3- and 4-story buildings, creating a more open relationship between the architecture, landscape, and coastline.

The site plan organizes the resort around 3 distinct courtyard zones, each centered on a different guest experience. A primary resort pool creates an active social setting, while a dedicated kids’ pool supports families and an adults-only pool provides a quieter retreat. Together, these outdoor spaces establish a range of experiences within a cohesive resort environment.

Contemporary plantation-style architecture responds to the tropical setting while maintaining the character and energy associated with the Hard Rock brand. Buildings are positioned to preserve open space, capture island breezes, and take advantage of views across the landscape and toward the ocean. Tropical planting, pedestrian areas, pools, and gathering spaces extend the guest experience beyond the hotel buildings and reinforce the connection to Kauai’s natural setting.

Luxury Resort Architecture Inspired by Tibetan Heritage

Discover the Hilton Linzhi Tibet Resort, a 230-room luxury hotel overlooking the Himalayas. Inspired by Tibetan architecture, the resort blends cultural design, preserved natural landscapes, and exceptional hospitality amenities.

Hilton Linzhi Tibet Resort | Luxury Hotel Architecture

A luxury mountain resort inspired by traditional Tibetan architecture, designed to celebrate breathtaking Himalayan views, cultural heritage, and an immersive guest experience.

Set within the Himalayan foothills overlooking the Brahmaputra River, the Hilton Linzhi Tibet Resort was envisioned as a luxury destination that reflects both the dramatic landscape and the cultural traditions of Tibet. The 230-room five-star resort draws inspiration from historic Tibetan palaces, interpreting regional architectural forms through a contemporary hospitality experience.

Arrival is centered on panoramic mountain views that frame the guest experience from the lobby outward. While the resort embraces the scale of its remarkable setting, the site is organized into a series of intimate courtyards that create quieter outdoor spaces for gathering, reflection, and exploration throughout the property.

Guest amenities support both relaxation and recreation with two signature restaurants and private dining rooms, a full-service spa, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, games room, conference facilities, cultural center, and a dedicated stargazing tower overlooking the surrounding mountains.

Respect for the natural landscape was a defining design objective. Rather than clearing the site, the architecture was carefully planned around centuries-old trees, preserving them as focal points within courtyards and outdoor gathering areas. This approach strengthens the connection between the built environment and the surrounding Himalayan landscape while reinforcing the property's regional character.

The resulting resort balances luxury accommodations with cultural authenticity and environmental sensitivity, creating an immersive destination that celebrates Tibetan heritage while providing guests with memorable views, carefully crafted public spaces, and a tranquil mountain retreat.

ENR Mountain States Award of Merit in Residential/ Hospitality

University of Utah + State of Utah Division of Facilities & Construction Management (DFCM)

Expanding Campus Living for Students and Families

University of Utah West Village Phase II adds 475 apartments for graduate students, international students, and families in an expanded campus community.

University of Utah West Village Student Housing Phase II | VCBO

Spaces for people to thrive.

Where Coastal Living Meets World-Class Hospitality

Cape Verde Integrated Resort & Casino

Awards

Publications