Paradise by Design: Tropical Residences and Resorts

Paradise by Design is a visual journey through tropical residences and resorts created by designer Bill Bensley. This digital download is presented as a PDF and is available for instant access after purchase. Across 457 pages, it documents a portfolio of projects spanning Asia and the Indian Ocean.

Published by Periplus Editions, the book brings together private homes, resort hotels, and spas designed with a strong sense of place. From Bali to Thailand, Cambodia to Mauritius, each chapter explores how contemporary tropical living can blend with local art, materials, and landscape.

Book Overview

Paradise by Design: Tropical Residences and Resorts presents the work of Bill Bensley, a designer known for immersive resort and residential projects. The book is organized by region and features places such as Villa Rosha in Bali, the Bensley Residence in Thailand, and Four Seasons Langkawi in Malaysia. It also covers hotels and spas in India, China, Cambodia, and Mauritius.

The content highlights design details, including murals, tiles, bronze signs, and water features. It offers a broad view of tropical aesthetics and the ways contemporary architecture can respond to local cultures and environments.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Project stories from tropical resorts and private residences across China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Mauritius.
• An inside look at distinctive properties such as the Bensley Residence, Villa Rosha, Four Seasons Langkawi, and Anantara resorts.
• Design details like glass mosaic walls, hand-painted terracotta tiles, cast bronze signs, and murals inspired by local painting traditions.
• Regional chapters covering tropical paradises in Asia and beyond, with a focus on residences, resort hotels, and spa environments.
• Documentation of works by leading hospitality names, including Marriott, Four Seasons, Anantara, and Oberoi.

Why This Book Matters

This book matters because it captures a distinctive approach to tropical design at a moment when resort architecture increasingly looked to local tradition. It documents built projects and the craftsmanship behind them, making it a valuable visual reference for designers, architects, travelers, and hospitality professionals. The regional organization also makes it a useful guide to landmark resort properties across Asia and the Indian Ocean.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be read on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices with a PDF reader or an appropriate Kindle app.

FAQ

When will I receive my download?
Immediately after purchase. The PDF file will be available to download.

Will a physical book be shipped?
No. This listing is for a digital edition only.

What devices are supported?
The PDF works with most modern devices, including tablets, phones, and computers, as well as Kindle apps that support PDF files.

Explore the collected works of Bill Bensley and bring this tropical design reference into your library.