The Trees, Boutique Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Nestled on a serene hill overlooking the iconic Kandy Lake and the sacred Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the tooth relic of the Buddha) in Sri Lanka, “The Trees” is a 27-room boutique hotel epitomizing tropical modernism and sophisticated minimalism.
Rooted in biophilic design, the architecture seamlessly integrates with its verdant surroundings, harmonizing nature and modernity. Designed on a mountain side the Hotel consists of 7 floors in addition to the Mezzanine level and the Roof terrace level. Built on 25 perches (632 sq.m)the spaces offer undulating clean lines framing panoramic views, while the interplay of monochrome light filters through Light wells and expansive glass facades, blurring boundaries between interior and exterior.
The exterior carefully nurtures through fenestrations and a double skin gives opportunity for natural and nurtured plant growth of which the intention is to systematically form into a biophilic object that blurs the boundaries between the built and the natural environment.
The interiors exude contemporary elegance is dark and reflective of the exterior , offering bespoke spaces for relaxation and rejuvenation, including guest rooms, a chic café, a rooftop infinity pool, yoga and meditation areas, and a fine-dining restaurant. The Trees transforms nature into an immersive luxury experience.