Paradise by Design: Tropical Residences and Resorts by Bensley Design Studios

Paradise by Design showcases the tropical residences and resorts created by Bensley Design Studios, under the direction of landscape designer Bill Bensley. This digital PDF edition offers 759 pages of visual inspiration and can be downloaded instantly after purchase.

The book documents 24 personalized paradises spread across Asia, from China to India and Bali. Bensley’s playful, exuberant style is rooted in the unconventional and the sensual, with a special reverence for tropical climes and plants.

Book Overview

Paradise by Design: Tropical Residences and Resorts by Bensley Design Studios presents the work of Bill Bensley, a flamboyant landscape designer known for his eclectic, baroque, and maximalist approach. The projects in this volume include luxury resorts, private homes, and the designer’s own residence, all set within resplendent tropical gardens. Bensley’s motto, ‘The odder the better,’ captures the spirit of his work. Published by Periplus Editions, this edition is available as a PDF download.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• 24 personalized tropical residences and resorts across Asia, from China to India and Bali.
• Bensley Design Studios’ eclectic, baroque, and maximalist design approach.
• High-profile hotel commissions, including the Art Deco-inspired Hotel de la Paix in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
• Visionary private home projects, including Bensley’s own residence with lush foliage and special effects.
• Close-up details such as hand-painted terracotta tiles, glass mosaic walls, and cast bronze signage.
• The evolution of Bensley’s career from garden design to designing buildings as well as gardens.

Why This Book Matters

This book documents a significant phase in contemporary tropical design. It is a useful reference for landscape architects, interior designers, and travelers interested in luxury resorts and residential garden design. The projects demonstrate how cultural context, local craftsmanship, and theatrical planting can shape memorable spaces.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

Paradise by Design is a digital download in PDF format. No physical shipping is involved, and access is available immediately after purchase. The file can be read with Adobe Acrobat, Preview, and compatible reading apps on desktop, tablets, and mobile devices. It also works with Kindle apps and other PDF-compatible e-reader applications.

FAQ

How will I receive the book? You will receive a secure download link immediately after purchase.

Is a physical copy shipped? No. This listing is for a digital PDF only, so there is no physical copy.

Which devices are supported? The PDF can be read on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and compatible Kindle apps.

Download Paradise by Design today and explore the tropical residences and resorts created by Bill Bensley and Bensley Design Studios.