NYONRIA

A luxury-meets-warmth beachfront sanctuary where Peranakan culture is cast through a modern lens.

Info

Nyonria invites guests to experience Peranakan culture through a modern lens. Every detail focuses on heritage and hospitality, from the spice in the air to the delicate patterns woven into the décor.

Type

Beachfront Resort

Location

Sentosa, Singapore

Status

Concept / 2024

Background

Emerging in the 15th century during European colonization, Chinese traders drawn by trade opportunities in Southeast Asia (Malay). Chinese traders achieved success and wealth in Southeast Asia, settling there and intermarrying with Malay Women.

Emerging in the 15th century during European colonization, Chinese traders drawn by trade opportunities in Southeast Asia (Malay).


Chinese traders achieved success and wealth in Southeast Asia, settling there and intermarrying with Malay Women.

Design Story

Stepping into a Peranakan home, experience the soul of the Peranakan way of life, where every scent weaves a deep cultural heritage that shapes every corner of the home

Design Strategy

7 Experiences with 7 Scents


Peranakan culture is renowned for its refined lifestyle, where every detail— especially scent—plays a vital role in storytelling and creating a sense of place

Location

Sentosa, Singapore

Jobsite: Costa Sands Resort (Adaptive Reuse)


Located on a hill overlooking Siloso Beach. The Costa Sands Resort places you nearly a 5-minute walk from Beach . Unfortunately, It was closed in 2014 permanetly.


Entry

-Colonial Roots, Modern Grace


The existing colonial structure is preserved and re-embraced, with subtle tile accents and refined forms added to highlight cultural richness and elevate its historical presence.


The existing colonial structure is preserved and re-embraced, with subtle tile accents and refined forms added to highlight cultural richness and elevate its historical presence.


The existing colonial structure is preserved and re-embraced, with subtle tile accents and refined forms added to highlight cultural richness and elevate its historical presence.


The existing colonial structure is preserved and re-embraced, with subtle tile accents and refined forms added to highlight cultural richness and elevate its historical presence.



Check-In Lobby

-Brewing Oolong, Inviting Belonging


More home than hotel, this open-ceiling lounge blends Peranakan elegance with modern luxury—inviting you in with sculptural lighting, the scent of tea leaves, and the comfort of curated intimacy.


More home than hotel, this open-ceiling lounge blends Peranakan elegance with modern luxury—inviting you in with sculptural lighting, the scent of tea leaves, and the comfort of curated intimacy.


More home than hotel, this open-ceiling lounge blends Peranakan elegance with modern luxury—inviting you in with sculptural lighting, the scent of tea leaves, and the comfort of curated intimacy.


More home than hotel, this open-ceiling lounge blends Peranakan elegance with modern luxury—inviting you in with sculptural lighting, the scent of tea leaves, and the comfort of curated intimacy.



Lounge

-Traditional in Hand, Tranquility in View


Peranakan screens filter sunlight into soft shadows, creating intimacy and accent of the space


Peranakan screens filter sunlight into soft shadows, creating intimacy and accent of the space


Peranakan screens filter sunlight into soft shadows, creating intimacy and accent of the space


Peranakan screens filter sunlight into soft shadows, creating intimacy and accent of the space



Garden

-A Garden for Love to Unfold


The Lotus Pound garden invites guests to wander, reflect, and feel the romance bloom through scent , scenery, and memory


The Lotus Pound garden invites guests to wander, reflect, and feel the romance bloom through scent , scenery, and memory


The Lotus Pound garden invites guests to wander, reflect, and feel the romance bloom through scent , scenery, and memory


The Lotus Pound garden invites guests to wander, reflect, and feel the romance bloom through scent , scenery, and memory



Retail

-Crafted Offering, Scented Rituals


The retail space draws from traditional medicine and ancestral worship, evoking a sense of sacred ritual.


The retail space draws from traditional medicine and ancestral worship, evoking a sense of sacred ritual.


The retail space draws from traditional medicine and ancestral worship, evoking a sense of sacred ritual.


The retail space draws from traditional medicine and ancestral worship, evoking a sense of sacred ritual.



Restaurant

-Flavors of Home, Shared at one Table


Rooted in Peranakan tradition, the space celebrates long-table dining and interactive spice rituals


Rooted in Peranakan tradition, the space celebrates long-table dining and interactive spice rituals


Rooted in Peranakan tradition, the space celebrates long-table dining and interactive spice rituals


Rooted in Peranakan tradition, the space celebrates long-table dining and interactive spice rituals



Herbal Spa /Pool

-Nature's Touch, Renewal Within

Rooted in Peranakan tradition, the space celebrates long-table dining and interactive spice rituals

Rooted in Peranakan tradition, the space celebrates long-table dining and interactive spice rituals

Rooted in Peranakan tradition, the space celebrates long-table dining and interactive spice rituals


Guestroom

-A Quiet Embrace of Comfort

The lobby features a striking wooden wall, where light and depth play to reveal the movement of craftsmanship.

The lobby features a striking wooden wall, where light and depth play to reveal the movement of craftsmanship.

The lobby features a striking wooden wall, where light and depth play to reveal the movement of craftsmanship.



Floor Plan




Floor Plan

Public space (1F) / 1/8=1' 0"

Public space (1F) / 1/8=1' 0"

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