Whatever the location, beachside, mountain top or city edge, the design explorations that shape a resort remain the same.

Working internationally, we are often in a position of designing in a place that is not ‘our’ place, where we must quickly develop a deep and respectful understanding of the local landscape, built culture, spirituality and economy.

As our team make their first overseas forays via two weeks of enforced rest in foreign hotels, we speculate on the future of travel.

STUDIO NvS Director Fiona Nixon continues her engagement with the NUS School of Architecture in 2020, this year running a master’s studio in luxury resort design titled ‘Grace, Peace and Place’.